poor people

poor people is a plural noun phrase for people who lack possessions, wealth, or material resources, especially when spoken about as a group. You may see it in discussions of charity, public policy, poverty, or economic crises, where the focus is on a social or economic condition. But this simple phrase has important usage choices: poor people, the poor, low-income people, or people experiencing poverty? Each can fit a different level of formality, specificity, or sensitivity. This lesson looks at the grammar, common patterns, related words, and contrasts like the rich or the wealthy. Watch the full lesson to use the phrase clearly and respectfully.

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The community center serves a hot meal to poor people.