Pauper Meaning in English

word

US

ˈpɔpɝ

PAW-per

UK

pˈɔːpɐ

PAW-puh

Definition

A pauper is a person who is extremely poor and has no money or resources to support themselves.

Usage & Nuances

'Pauper' is formal and old-fashioned, mainly used in legal or historical contexts. Common today in phrases like 'died a pauper.' For everyday speech, use 'poor person' or 'the poor.' Rarely used in conversation.

• Spanish: pobre - indigente
• Portuguese (BR): pobre - indigente
• Portuguese (PT): pobre - indigente
• Chinese (Simplified): 穷人 - 赤贫者
• Chinese (Traditional): 窮人 - 赤貧者
• Hindi: दरिद्र व्यक्ति - गरीब
• Arabic: فقير - معدم
• Bengali: দরিদ্র - নিঃস্ব (আইনি/ঐতিহাসিক প্রেক্ষাপটে)
• Russian: нищий - бедняк (устаревшее)
• Japanese: 貧者（ひんしゃ） - 極貧者（ごくひんしゃ）
• Vietnamese: người bần cùng - người cực kỳ nghèo
• Korean: 빈민 - 극빈자
• Turkish: fakir - yoksul (tarihi-dil)
• Urdu: فقیر - محتاج (پرانی/قانونی زبان میں)
• Indonesian: gelandangan - orang miskin (istilah lama/hukum)

Example Sentences

The pauper begged for food on the street.

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Long ago, a pauper had little chance to improve their life.

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He died a pauper, leaving nothing behind.

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After losing his fortune, John ended up a pauper.

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The story of a pauper becoming rich inspired many.

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No one wants to live as a pauper, struggling every day.

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