Meaning Of The Word Penury

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penury
uncountable noun: Penury is the state of being extremely poor.

penury in American English
lack of money, property, or necessities; extreme poverty; destitution
noun: extreme poverty; destitution

penury in British English
noun: extreme poverty

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