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poorhouse in Greek

poorhouse in Greek is πτωχοκομείο, φτωχοκομείο, φτωχόσπιτο — poorhouse means historically, an institution that housed and supported people who could not support themselves.

poorhouse in Greek

πτωχοκομείο
noun
Pronounced: ptochokomeio
A charitable institution where poor or homeless people are lodged.
φτωχοκομείο
noun
Pronounced: ftochokomeio
A charitable institution where poor or homeless people are lodged.
φτωχόσπιτο
noun
Pronounced: ftochospito
A charitable institution where poor or homeless people are lodged.

What does "poorhouse" mean?

  1. noun Historically, an institution that housed and supported people who could not support themselves.
    "Many families dreaded ending up in the poorhouse."
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poorhouse in a sentence

  • Many families dreaded ending up in the poorhouse.

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What is "poorhouse" in Greek?

"poorhouse" in Greek is πτωχοκομείο, φτωχοκομείο, φτωχόσπιτο. poorhouse means: Historically, an institution that housed and supported people who could not support themselves.

How do you pronounce πτωχοκομείο?

"poorhouse" in Greek is πτωχοκομείο, pronounced "ptochokomeio".

How do you use "poorhouse" in a sentence?

Example: "Many families dreaded ending up in the poorhouse." In Greek, "poorhouse" is πτωχοκομείο, φτωχοκομείο, φτωχόσπιτο.

Are there other ways to say "poorhouse" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "poorhouse": πτωχοκομείο, φτωχοκομείο, φτωχόσπιτο.

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