widespread poverty
[/ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd ˈpɒvərti/]
noun phrase
pobreza generalizada
1. poverty that is extensive and affects a large number of people across a wide geographical area or population
Widespread poverty remains a significant challenge in developing nations.
A pobreza generalizada continua sendo um desafio significativo nos países em desenvolvimento.
2. a condition of economic hardship that is prevalent and common throughout a region or community
The economic crisis led to widespread poverty in rural areas.
A crise econômica levou à pobreza generalizada nas áreas rurais.
This term is frequently used in socioeconomic discussions in both Brazilian and American contexts. In Brazil, it often relates to discussions of regional disparities, particularly in the Northeast and rural areas. In the USA, it frequently appears in political discourse and policy discussions about urban and rural communities. The phrase carries significant weight in development economics and international policy debates.
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