paupers

UK
/ˈpɔːpəz/
US
/ˈpɔːpərz/

Übersetzungen

paupersubstantiv

paupers

Pl.

paupers
Pl.
UK
/ˈpɔːpə/
US
/ˈpɔːpər/
indigentTerme courant et soutenu pour une personne très pauvre; en droit, désigne aussi une personne reconnue comme indigente.
The pauper asked for bread at the door.
L'indigent a demandé du pain à la porte.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
pauvrePlus général; s'emploie pour une personne très démunie.
Antonyme
affluent person
wealthy person

Definitionen

paupersubstantiv
A very poor person who has no money to pay for food, clothing, etc.
The pauper wandered the streets, searching for any kind of work to earn a meal.
A person who is supported by public charity.
In the 19th century, many paupers were housed in workhouses where they were given basic shelter and food.
In law, a person who is without the means to pay court fees and is therefore permitted to proceed in forma pauperis.
The judge allowed the prisoner to file the appeal as a pauper, waiving all court costs.