INDIGENT


Meaning of INDIGENT in English

I. ˈində̇jənt, -dēj- adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin indigent-, indigens, present participle of indigēre to need, lack, from Old Latin indu, endo in + egēre to need, be needy, lack; akin to Old High German ekrōdi thin, weak, Old Norse ekla scarcity

1. : being in a condition of indigence : being poor usually without being destitute : impoverished , needy

helping the indigent by means of medical insurance

2.

a. archaic : deficient

b. archaic : totally lacking in something specified

tangible parts indigent of moisture — Francis Bacon

c. obsolete : being in need of something specified

naturally indigent of protection — Richard Steele

Synonyms: see poor

II. noun

( -s )

: one that is indigent

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