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# low-income

phrase (adjective: low-income families, low-income areas)

«low-income» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism, official) poor; earning little money.

### In the lessons

Used by governments, schools, charities and the news to describe poor people in a neutral, polite way. Register: official, neutral; all regions.

### Examples

- Low-income families can get free school meals.
- News: Low-income households struggle with rising prices.
- The charity helps low-income students go to university.
- Maths: A family earning less than half the average income is called low-income.
- Chat: free bus passes for low-income families
- The city built new homes for low-income workers.

### Note

It is about money earned, not character. It is neutral, not an insult. Plain word: poor.