relative poverty
Pronunciation
/ɹˈɛlətˌɪv pˈɑːvɚɾi/

Definition & Meaning of "relative poverty"in English

Relative poverty
01

a condition where someone has less income or resources than the average in their society, limiting their ability to fully participate

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
Many people in developed countries live in relative poverty.
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