(Adjective): Describing a state of being poor or depleted .
: To deplete a natural resource of its essential qualities . Poor farming techniques can impoverish the soil , stripping it of the nutrients needed for crops to grow .
: To weaken the quality or value of something . One might argue that removing arts from a curriculum would impoverish our culture . Etymology and Usage
: To drive a person or community into poverty . For example, natural disasters or predatory policies can impoverish entire populations .