poverty line

NOUN

poverty level

Synonyms

WEAK

bare existence breadline hand-to-mouth existence mere existence pauperism poverty trap subsistence level

Example Sentences

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County, is framed as a major investment in equity, serving communities where a majority of residents are Latino and many live below the poverty line.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

The World Bank estimates that almost 40% of Angolans could be living below the international poverty line of $3 per day.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

If they earn less than 150% of the federal poverty line, or $48,225 for a family of four, borrowers pay nothing.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

In the Slate Plus episode: The hot take that started it all: the $140,000 poverty line.

From Slate • Dec. 27, 2025

Having stumbled upon a tolerable career, for the first time in my life I was actually living above the poverty line.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer