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Indigent

usgb/ˈɪndɪdʒənt/Volume
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Economic Hardship

Use 'indigent' to describe someone suffering from severe economic struggles.

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Charities offer meals to indigent families during the holidays.
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Government Assistance

'Indigent' is often used when discussing state support for the poor.

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Legal aid services are free for indigent defendants.
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Avoid Negative Tone

Be sensitive; 'indigent' can sound clinical or distant if misused.

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Many indigent people still maintain a sense of community.
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