English word poverty comes from Latin -ius, Latin pauperrimus (Poorest or very poor.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ius | Latin (lat) | Genitive suffix for some irregular pronouns. Forming adjectives from nouns. |
| pauperrimus | Latin (lat) | Poorest or very poor. |
| paupertas | Latin (lat) | The state of being poor, poverty; need, indigence. |
| poverté | Old French (fro) | Poverty; poorness. |
| poverty | English (en) | Any deficiency of elements or resources that are needed or desired, or that constitute richness. The quality or state of being poor; lack of money. |