the poor; the needy; the destitute
A formal or written term for people in financial hardship. Often used in news, reports, or policy contexts.
The government expanded support for the needy.
Food distribution for the destitute was carried out.
貧乏人 is a more colloquial and sometimes derogatory term for a poor person, whereas 困窮者 is neutral and formal.
person in need; person facing economic hardship
Compound of 困窮 (hardship, poverty) and 者 (person). The reading is on'yomi.