poverty

beggarism

1. Rare. the state of beggarhood.

2. behavior characteristic of a beggar.

pauperism

the state or condition of utter poverty. Also called pauperage.

peniaphobia

an abnormal fear of poverty.

penury

extreme poverty or destitution. —penurious, adj.

Poplarism British.

1. a policy in local governments of providing relief for the poor, often excessive in amount.

2. any similar policy of government spending that leads to higher taxes. —Poplarist, n.

ptochocracy

a form of rule by beggars or the poor.

ptochology

the scientific study of pauperism, unemployment, etc.

slumism

the development and growth of slums or substandard dwelling conditions in urban areas.