Looking for the meaning of the word DESTITUTION in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DESTITUTION with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Destitution
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌdɛstɪˈtjuːʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
poverty so extreme that one lacks the means to provide for oneself
Short Definition:poverty so extreme that one lacks means to provide for oneself
Examples:- the family faced eviction and destitution
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