DESTITUTION


Meaning of DESTITUTION in English

n.

Pronunciation: ˌ des-t ə - ' tü-sh ə n, - ' tyü-

Function: noun

Date: 15th century

: the state of being destitute especially : such extreme want as threatens life unless relieved

synonyms see POVERTY

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.