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indigentes

[in-di-JEN-tis]
nounmasculine/feminine (plural)pl: N/A (already plural)
indigent people, destitute persons, paupers
1. People who lack the means to support themselves; those living in extreme poverty or destitution
The government provides assistance to indigentes in the form of food and shelter.
O governo fornece assistência aos indigentes sob a forma de comida e abrigo.
2. In legal contexts, individuals who cannot afford legal representation and are entitled to public defenders
Indigentes have the right to a court-appointed lawyer.
Os indigentes têm o direito a um advogado nomeado pelo tribunal.
NYC Slang
homeless folks, the destitute, street people
Synonyms
pobresdesabrigadosnecessitadosmiseráveiscarentes
Antonyms
ricosabastadosprósperosafortunados

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
indigentes
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
indigentes
Common in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
indigentes
Frequently used in social services and legal contexts
Portugal
indigentes
Formal term used in legal and administrative documents; may use 'pobres' colloquially

Related Idioms & Phrases

assistência aos indigentes (assistance to the indigent)
justiça gratuita para indigentes (free legal justice for the indigent)
população indigente (indigent population)
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