low-income
|low-in-come|
B2
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/loʊ ˈɪn.kʌm/
🇬🇧
/ləʊ ˈɪn.kʌm/
limited financial resources
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'low-income' combines 'low,' from Old English 'hlāw,' meaning 'not high,' and 'income,' from Middle English 'incom,' meaning 'money received.'
Historical Evolution
'Low-income' evolved from the combination of 'low' and 'income' to describe individuals or groups with limited financial resources.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'low-income' simply described a lower amount of money received, but it has come to represent a socio-economic status.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a relatively small amount of income or financial resources.
Many low-income families struggle to afford basic necessities.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45