noun
absolute poverty
Technical term in economics and development studies, referring to a condition where basic human needs (food, water, shelter) are not met. Often contrasted with 相対的貧困 (relative poverty).
See also: 絶対的貧困
絶対貧困の基準は、世界銀行によって1日1.90ドル未満と定義されている。
The threshold for absolute poverty is defined by the World Bank as living on less than $1.90 a day.
絶対貧困の撲滅は国際社会の重要な目標だ。
Eradicating absolute poverty is an important goal of the international community.