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poverty meaning in Tamil

வறுமை vaṟumai

UK/ˈpɒvəti//ˈpɑːvɚti/

poverty in Tamil: வறுமை (vaṟumai). In English, poverty means the quality or state of being poor; lack of money.

Tamil words for poverty

quality or state of being poor
வறுமை vaṟumai

English meaning of poverty

  1. noun The quality or state of being poor; lack of money.
  2. noun A deficiency of something needed or desired.

Full definition of poverty

poverty in a sentence

  • poverty of the blood

Synonyms of poverty

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Questions about poverty in Tamil

What is the meaning of poverty in Tamil?
Poverty in Tamil is வறுமை (vaṟumai).
poverty என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Poverty: வறுமை (vaṟumai).
What does poverty mean in English?
Poverty means the quality or state of being poor; lack of money.

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