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poor person

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun poor person has 1 sense
  1. poor person, have-not - a person with few or no possessions
    --1 is a kind of unfortunate, unfortunate person
    --1 has particulars:
     down-and-out; pauper, poor man; vagrant, drifter, floater, vagabond

Definitions from the Web

Poor Person

Definition:

A poor person refers to an individual who lacks sufficient financial resources or material possessions to meet their basic needs or enjoy a comfortable standard of living.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

  1. A person who lives in poverty.
  2. A person with limited or inadequate financial means.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

In popular culture, a poor person is often portrayed as someone who struggles to afford basic necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter.

Example sentence: "The documentary shed light on the daily challenges faced by poor people living in impoverished areas."

Local Usage:

In local communities, a poor person is known as someone who is economically disadvantaged, typically earning a low income and residing in areas with limited resources.

Example sentence: "The local organization provides support and assistance to poor persons in need within the community."

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