Definition of impoverishment

impoverishmentnoun

sự nghèo nàn

/ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃmənt//ɪmˈpɑːvərɪʃmənt/

The word "impoverishment" originates from the Latin word "pauper," meaning "poor." The prefix "im-" indicates a state of being made "into" or "to" something, while "-ment" is a suffix indicating a state or condition. Therefore, "impoverishment" literally means "to be made into a state of poverty." The word first appeared in English in the 15th century, initially referring to the act of making someone poor. Over time, it expanded to encompass the state of being poor itself, as well as the process of losing wealth or resources.

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the act of making somebody poor; the state of being poor

hành động làm cho ai đó trở nên nghèo khó; tình trạng nghèo

Example:
  • the rapid impoverishment of the people

    sự bần cùng hóa nhanh chóng của người dân

the act of making something worse in quality; the state of being poor in quality

hành động làm cho thứ gì đó trở nên tồi tệ hơn về chất lượng; tình trạng kém về chất lượng

Example:
  • cultural impoverishment

    sự nghèo nàn về văn hóa

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