Impoverished refers to being extremely poor or lacking the necessary resources for basic needs such as food, shelter, healthcare, education, etc.
Related terms
Poverty Line: The poverty line is the minimum income level established by governments or organizations to determine whether individuals or families fall under the category of living in poverty.
Food Insecurity: Food insecurity refers to lacking consistent access to enough nutritious food for an active and healthy life due to financial constraints.
Social Stratification: Social stratification refers to the division of society into different layers based on factors like wealth, occupation, education level, etc., resulting in unequal access to resources and opportunities.