Indigent ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Indigent ( adjective )

1. Having little or no money and few or no material possessions.
2. Being in need of help or assistance.
3. Lacking the necessities of life because of poverty.

Origin:

From latin indigentem, present participle of indigere "to be in need".

Examples:

1. The charity organization provides aid to indigent families.
2. The indigent man begged for spare change on the street corner.
3. The city's indigent population struggles to access basic healthcare.
4. Indigent children in the community are often malnourished.
5. The government program aims to reduce poverty and improve the lives of indigent citizens.

(As a noun)

Indigent ( noun )

1. Having little or no money and few or no material possessions.
2. Being in need of help or assistance.
3. Lacking the necessities of life because of poverty.

Origin:

From latin indigentem, present participle of indigere "to be in need".

Examples:

1. The charity organization provides aid to indigent families.
2. The indigent man begged for spare change on the street corner.
3. The city's indigent population struggles to access basic healthcare.
4. Indigent children in the community are often malnourished.
5. The government program aims to reduce poverty and improve the lives of indigent citizens.