What is "poorhouse" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does poorhouse mean in English? Meaning of poorhouse definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "poorhouse" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "poorhouse": an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless

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  • Meaning: an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless
  • Synonyms: poorhouse
  • Hyponyms: workhouse
  • Hypernyms: establishment
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    poorhouse in English: poorhouse
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