noun
- plural of indigency; the state of being indigent; extreme poverty or destitution
Usage: formal; typically used in legal, social welfare, or academic contexts
Examples
- The social services department assessed the indigencies of families applying for assistance.
- Many charities work to address the indigencies affecting rural communities.
- The report documented the growing indigencies among elderly citizens.
- Legal aid is often provided to those whose indigencies prevent them from affording counsel.
- The organization's mission is to alleviate the indigencies of homeless populations.