pauperism

Meanings

Plural: pauperisms

Noun

a state of extreme poverty or destitution
The state of being a pauper; poverty.

Origin / Etymology

From pauper + -ism.

Synonyms

indigence, need, pauperization, penury

Scrabble Score: 15

pauperism is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
pauperism is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pauperism is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

pauperism is a valid Words With Friends word