poverty-stricken

/ˌpɑvərdi ˈstrɪkən/
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Definitions of poverty-stricken
  1. adjective
    poor enough to need help from others
    synonyms: destitute, impoverished, indigent, necessitous, needy
    poor
    having little money or few possessions
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