Pauper

Pronunciation: /ˈpɔːpər/

Definitions of pauper

noun a person who is very poor, especially one dependent on public charity

Example Sentences

A1 The pauper asked for some spare change on the street corner.

A2 The village had a few paupers who relied on the community for support.

B1 The novel tells the story of a young pauper who rises from poverty to wealth.

B2 The charity organization provided shelter and food for the paupers in the city.

C1 The historical records show the harsh living conditions of the paupers in the 19th century.

C2 The philanthropist dedicated her life to helping paupers improve their quality of life.

Examples of pauper in a Sentence

formal The pauper relied on charity to survive.

informal The pauper had to beg for food on the streets.

slang The pauper was broke and had no place to stay.

figurative In the world of technology, an outdated device is considered a pauper.

Grammatical Forms of pauper

• plural: paupers
• comparative: more pauper
• superlative: most pauper
• present tense: pauper
• future tense: will pauper
• perfect tense: have paupered
• continuous tense: is paupering
• singular: pauper
• positive degree: pauper
• infinitive: to pauper
• gerund: paupering
• participle: paupered

Origin and Evolution of pauper

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pauper' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'pauper' meaning poor or needy.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pauper' has retained its original meaning of poor or needy, but has also come to be used in a more formal or legal context to refer to someone receiving public assistance or charity due to their financial circumstances.