absolute poverty
phrase · Collocation / phrase B2
Plain meaning
a level of poverty where basic human needs cannot be met
Exam-register meaning
In exam writing, it can express a level of poverty where basic human needs cannot be met in a clearer or more formal way.
In context
naturalThe discussion gave us a useful example of absolute poverty.
examPolicy makers must consider absolute poverty when evaluating long-term social and economic outcomes.
Common collocations
absolute povertya clear example of absolute povertyuse absolute poverty appropriately
Watch out
Do not change the key word order in “absolute poverty”; collocations sound natural because the words travel together.