Pauper (noun)

1. A person who is extremely poor and has little or no money or possessions.
2. A person who is dependent on public charity for support.

Origin:

From middle english pouper, from old french pauvre "poor".

Examples:

1. The pauper had to beg on the streets for food and shelter.
2. The government's policies have led to an increase in the number of paupers.
3. The pauper's living conditions were inhumane.
4. He was ashamed of being a pauper.
5. The pauper had to rely on handouts from the church.