impoverished
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pove
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rished
rɪʃt
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/ɪmpˈɒvəɹɪʃt/

Definition & Meaning of "impoverished"in English

impoverished
01

(of people and areas) experiencing extreme poverty

impoverished definition and meaning
Examples
The prolonged drought left the once-thriving agricultural community impoverished, with failing crops and diminishing incomes.
02

having a limited number of species or individuals within a particular ecosystem or population

Examples
Pollution in the river resulted in an impoverished aquatic ecosystem, causing a decline in the number and variety of fish and other aquatic organisms.
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