1. plural of pauperism; the state or condition of being extremely poor; poverty
Usage: formal; often used in historical or sociological contexts
2. plural of pauperism; systems or conditions that produce or perpetuate extreme poverty
Usage: formal; sociological or historical usage

Examples

• The industrial revolution created widespread pauperisms in urban centers.
• Historians studied the pauperisms of the 19th century to understand social reform movements.
• Economic policies aimed to reduce pauperisms among the working class.
• The novel depicted the pauperisms faced by immigrant families in the city.
• Social workers addressed the root causes of pauperisms in their communities.
• Victorian-era pauperisms prompted the development of welfare systems.