pauper

Definitions

A person who is extremely poor and lacks the means to provide for themselves.

A recipient of public charity or government welfare.

Examples

The once-wealthy merchant died a pauper after losing his entire fortune in the stock market crash.

Despite his humble appearance, the man was no pauper, but rather a philanthropist living a modest life.

Synonyms

indigent beggar destitute person mendicant have-not poor person penniless individual

Antonyms

millionaire wealthy person tycoon plutocrat affluent person capitalist moneyed individual