English to Icelandic Meaning of poverty - fátækt

Poverty :

fátækt

noun

fátækt, skortur, skort, þörf, skorturinn, fjarvera, vilja, halli, galla, kenna, fötlun, eftirlit, þrá, vandlæti, átak, óhæfa, erfiðleika, Vöndur, kúgun

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Definitions of poverty in English

Noun(1) the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

Examples of poverty in English

(1) That is because poverty degrades individuals and robs them of dignity and worth.(2) Looking at this village now, it is hard to imagine the poverty that existed here 100 years ago.(3) The appointment is not a disaster, though it shows a poverty of imagination.(4) This is the only humane approach to those fleeing violence, poverty and oppression.(5) It captures the simmering rage and imaginative poverty that was part of the Thatcherite psyche.(6) A life of poverty , tradition and religious dread suffuses songs steeped in misery and learnt by word of mouth.(7) He also said it was the responsibility of governments and world leaders to stop global poverty .(8) the poverty of her imagination(9) It shows a complete poverty of imagination and a vast amount of callousness.(10) Cultural programs have suffered as a result of poverty and political upheaval.(11) Mobility and migration across borders are often prompted by poverty and violence.(12) thousands of families are living in abject poverty(13) This is a film, set in contemporary Italy, where the poverty and way of life gives it a timeless quality.(14) If we want to do something about child poverty , we should be spending more on social programs.(15) You can prosecute a few people but as long as there is poverty , corruption will continue to exist.(16) It was dirty, full of poverty , and the politics were full of corruption.

Related Phrases of poverty

(1) poverty-stricken ::

fátækt-sleginn

(2) poverty line ::

fátæktarmörkum

(3) poverty alleviation ::

draga úr fátækt

(4) extreme poverty ::

fátækt

(5) live in poverty ::

lifa í fátækt

(6) in poverty ::

í fátækt

(7) abject poverty ::

örbirgð

(8) poverty rate ::

fátækt gengi

(9) poverty trap ::

fátæktargildru

(10) poverty level ::

fátækt stigi

Related Phrases of poverty

(1) poverty-stricken ::

fátækt-sleginn

(2) poverty line ::

fátæktarmörkum

(3) poverty alleviation ::

draga úr fátækt

(4) extreme poverty ::

fátækt

(5) live in poverty ::

lifa í fátækt

(6) in poverty ::

í fátækt

(7) abject poverty ::

örbirgð

(8) poverty rate ::

fátækt gengi

(9) poverty trap ::

fátæktargildru

(10) poverty level ::

fátækt stigi

Synonyms

Noun

1. penury ::

penury

2. scarcity ::

skorturinn

Antonyms

1. affluence ::

velmegun

2. opulence ::

Opulence

3. wealth ::

auður

Different Forms

antipoverty, poverty

Word Example from TV Shows

Poverty? Your father's a gynecologist. He drives a Bentley.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 4

We also have rampant POVERTY and periodic outbreaks of cholera...

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 22

...overcame POVERTY and prejudice and journeyed to America to reach for the stars.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 4

Do you think the path from POVERTY to wealth is always pure and honorable?

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 6

Examples of poverty from TV Shows

Poverty? Your father's a gynecologist. He drives a Bentley.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 4

We also have rampant POVERTY and periodic outbreaks of cholera...

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 22

...overcame POVERTY and prejudice and journeyed to America to reach for the stars.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 4

Do you think the path from POVERTY to wealth is always pure and honorable?

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 6

English to Icelandic Dictionary: poverty

Meaning and definitions of poverty, translation in Icelandic language for poverty with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of poverty in Icelandic and in English language.

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English to Icelandic Dictionary: poverty

Meaning and definitions of poverty, translation in Icelandic language for poverty with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of poverty in Icelandic and in English language.

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What poverty means in Icelandic, poverty meaning in Icelandic, poverty definition, examples and pronunciation of poverty in Icelandic language.