The segment of the population that is poor or economically disadvantaged; people lacking sufficient income or resources.
政府は貧困層を支援するための緊急対策を発表した。
The government announced emergency measures to support the poor.
教育への投資が貧困層の子どもたちの将来を変える可能性がある。
Investment in education can change the future of children from impoverished backgrounds.
景気後退は多くの貧困層をさらに困窮させた。
The economic downturn pushed many of the poor into even greater hardship.