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beggars

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɛɡɝz// UK //bˈɛɡəz// beg·gars

n. people who live by asking others for money or food, usually because they are very poor. You often see them on city streets or near busy places.

n. individuals who live by asking for money or food as charity. Often used in the plural to refer to a social class or group; frequently appears in the proverb 'beggars can't be choosers'.


SIMPLE

The beggars sit near the station every morning.

CONTEXTUAL

In many large cities, beggars often gather near tourist attractions where foot traffic is highest.

COMPLEX

The social reforms aimed to provide housing and job training to the city's beggars, addressing the root causes of extreme poverty rather than just the symptoms.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'beggar'.

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