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poverty level

/ˈpɒvəti ˌlevəl/

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/ˈpɒvəti ˌlevəl/B2formalpolitical
  • ruЭкономический порог, используемый для определения минимального уровня дохода, считающегося достаточным для покрытия основных расходов на жизнь в конкретной стране или регионе.

An economic threshold used to define the minimum level of income deemed adequate to cover basic living expenses in a particular country or region.

  1. Economic thresholdB2formal

    The minimum level of income deemed adequate to live in a particular country, below which a person or family is considered to be living in poverty.

    ruЭкономический порог

    • Many families live below the poverty level despite working full-time.
    • The government adjusts the poverty level annually for inflation.
    • Programs are designed to help those whose income falls below the poverty level.