indigente — meaning in English

English meaning

• indigent adj Very poor; lacking the basic resources needed to live.
• needy adj Lacking basic necessities; poor.
• pauper noun A person who is very poor, especially one relying on charity or public assistance.

Senses

indigente is used for these senses in English:

• indigent Poor; destitute; in need.
• needy In need; poor.
• pauper One who is extremely poor.
• pauper One living on or eligible for public charity.

indigent — full definition

1. adj Very poor; lacking the basic resources needed to live.
2. noun A person who is very poor.

needy — full definition

1. adj Lacking basic necessities; poor.
2. adj Emotionally dependent; constantly seeking reassurance or attention.

Related Italian words