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poverty level

 

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Noun poverty level has 1 sense
  1. poverty line, poverty level - a level of personal income defining the state of poverty
    --1 is a kind of personal income

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Poverty Level

Definition: The poverty level refers to the minimum income required to meet the basic needs and necessities of life.

Usage Examples:

Noun - General Sense:

1. Many families struggle to escape the poverty level and improve their living conditions.

2. The government's programs aim to reduce the number of citizens living below the poverty level.

Noun - Government Definition:

1. According to the official poverty level set by the government, a family of four must earn less than $26,500 annually to be considered living in poverty.

2. The Department of Health and Human Services updates the poverty level guidelines each year.

Adjective:

1. Families living near the poverty level often rely on government assistance to make ends meet.

2. The poverty level income can vary significantly depending on the cost of living in different areas.

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