n.
Pronunciation: ' po ̇ -p ə r
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin, poor ― more at POOR
Date: 1516
1 : a person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity specifically : one who receives aid from funds designated for the poor
2 : a very poor person
– pau · per · ism \ -p ə - ˌ ri-z ə m \ noun