DESTITUTION


Meaning of DESTITUTION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌdes-tə-ˈtü-shən, -ˈtyü- ]

noun

Date: 15th century

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

Synonyms: see poverty

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.