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pauper

UK
/ˈpɔːpə/
US
/ˈpɔːpər/

Translations

paupernoun
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.
Additional translations
pauvrePlus général; s'emploie pour une personne très démunie.
Synonyms
poor person
beggar
down-and-out
indigent
needy
destitute
Antonyms
affluent person
wealthy person
millionaire
pauperadjective
more pauper
Comp.
most pauper
Super.
UK
/ˈpɔː.pə/
US
/ˈpɔː.pɚ/
Used attributively in compounds such as "pauper cemetery", denoting relation to or provision for paupers.
indigentS'emploie surtout dans un registre administratif, social ou juridique.
The charity opened a pauper clinic for the local families.
L'association a ouvert une clinique pour indigents pour les familles locales.
Additional translations
pauvreTerme plus général, courant.
Synonyms
indigent
destitute
impoverished
poor
poverty-stricken
beggarly
penurious
impecunious
needy
penniless

Definitions

paupernoun
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.
pauperadjective
Relating to or intended for paupers; provided for the very poor.
The county maintained a pauper cemetery on the outskirts of town.
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