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poorhouse in Latin

poorhouse in Latin is ptocheum, ptochotropheum — poorhouse means historically, an institution that housed and supported people who could not support themselves.

poorhouse in Latin

ptocheum
noun
A charitable institution where poor or homeless people are lodged.
ptochotropheum
noun
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 Latin?

"poorhouse" in Latin is ptocheum, ptochotropheum. poorhouse means: Historically, an institution that housed and supported people who could not support themselves.

How do you use "poorhouse" in a sentence?

Example: "Many families dreaded ending up in the poorhouse." In Latin, "poorhouse" is ptocheum, ptochotropheum.

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

Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "poorhouse": ptocheum, ptochotropheum.

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