Used mainly with the definite article to denote people lacking the necessities of life.
Übersetzungen
démunisEmploi substantivé au pluriel pour désigner les personnes très pauvres. The charity provides food and shelter for the destitute.
L’association fournit de la nourriture et un abri aux démunis.
People who are extremely poor and lack the basic necessities of life. The charity provides food and shelter for the destitute.
Synonyme
the poor
the needy
impoverished person