What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pauperisation
Example
The pauperisation of the working class was a result of the economic recession. [pauperisation: noun]
Example
The government's policies led to the pauperisation of many rural communities. [pauperisation: noun]
impoverishment
Example
The impoverishment of the region was caused by the natural disaster. [impoverishment: noun]
Example
The family's impoverishment led to their inability to afford basic necessities. [impoverishment: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Impoverishment is more commonly used than pauperisation in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between pauperisation and impoverishment?
Pauperisation is a more formal word than impoverishment.
