poverty

abject, absolute, extreme, grinding, severe

widespread

rural, urban

alleviate, combat, reduce

eliminate, eradicate

The government launched a new program to eliminate poverty in rural areas.

trap

Many families find themselves in a poverty trap where earning more money actually reduces their government benefits.

in ~

Many families in the city struggle to survive in poverty without access to education or healthcare.

~ among

There are serious health problems among families living in poverty in rural areas.

~ of

The village suffered from a poverty of clean water and basic medical services.

below/on the poverty line

Many children in that country live below the poverty line and cannot attend school.