Meaning Of The Word Poverty line

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Poverty line Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Poverty line?

poverty line
singular noun: If someone is on the poverty line, they have just enough income to buy the things they need in order to live.

poverty line in American English
the level of income below which a person or family is considered officially to be in poverty
noun: a minimum income level used as an official standard for determining the proportion of a population living in poverty

poverty line in British English
noun: if someone is on the poverty line, they have just enough income to buy the things they need in order to live

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