noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
extreme poverty; destitution
Refers to a state of severe poverty, often used in formal or news contexts. Can be used as a noun or as a no-adjective to modify another noun.
彼は極貧の中で育った。
He grew up in extreme poverty.
極貧の家庭に生まれた。
Born into a destitute family.