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Indigent: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Indigent adjective. Poor and lacking the basic necessities of life.
How to say it
IN-dih-junt/ˈɪndɪdʒ(ə)nt/
3 syllables, stressed on the first (IN).
Indigent in a sentence
The charity runs a free clinic for indigent patients.
In many countries the state must provide a lawyer for indigent defendants.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- destitute
- needy
- impoverished
- penniless
Opposite:
- rich
- affluent
Where indigent comes from
From Latin indigere, to lack or need.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
In many countries the state must provide a lawyer for _____ defendants.
- lucrative
- indigent
- parsimonious
Show the answer
indigent: In many countries the state must provide a lawyer for indigent defendants.