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rundown
[aggettivo]

(of a place or building) in a very poor condition, often due to negligence

rumoroso

rumoroso

Ex: The small rundown shop barely attracted any customers anymore.Il piccolo negozio **diroccato** attirava a malapena clienti ormai.
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illiteracy
[sostantivo]

the inability to read and write

analfabetismo

analfabetismo

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homeless
[sostantivo]

people who lack stable housing and so live on the streets

senzatetto

senzatetto

Ex: He spoke out about the challenges faced by the homeless.Ha parlato delle sfide affrontate dai **senzatetto**.
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disorder
[sostantivo]

conduct that causes public unrest

disordine, tumulto

disordine, tumulto

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to cause or increase the occurrence of criminal activity, often by creating conditions that encourage it

Ex: A failing justice system can indirectly breed crime.
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unfit
[aggettivo]

not suitable or capable enough for a specific task or purpose

inapto, inadatto

inapto, inadatto

Ex: The unstable ladder was unfit for reaching high shelves safely .La scala instabile era **inadatta** per raggiungere gli scaffali alti in sicurezza.
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street child
[sostantivo]

a child for whom the street is the habitual place of residence or primary source of livelihood

bambino di strada, minore di strada

bambino di strada, minore di strada

Ex: During the census the outreach team counted every street child they encountered to estimate local need .Durante il censimento, la squadra di sensibilizzazione ha contato ogni **bambino di strada** che ha incontrato per stimare il bisogno locale.
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poverty line
[sostantivo]

an officially recognized income threshold that separates those considered to have sufficient resources from those judged to lack the minimum income needed to meet basic needs

soglia di povertà, linea di povertà

soglia di povertà, linea di povertà

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to incite
[Verbo]

to encourage someone to commit a crime or act violently

istigare

istigare

Ex: The online post was found to incite harmful behavior .Il post online è stato ritenuto **istigare** comportamenti dannosi.
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famine
[sostantivo]

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

carestia

carestia

Ex: The famine caused great suffering among the population .La **carestia** ha causato grandi sofferenze tra la popolazione.
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destitute
[aggettivo]

lacking essential non-material needs, such as support, love, or community

Ex: The abandoned neighborhood seemed destitute of hope and opportunity .
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the social or economic edge of a community, where individuals or groups are excluded from full participation or opportunity

Ex: She felt pushed to the margin of society after losing her job.
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penury
[sostantivo]

a state of being exceedingly poor and in need

penuria

penuria

Ex: The sudden loss of his job pushed him into a state of penury.La perdita improvvisa del lavoro lo ha spinto in uno stato di **indigenza**.
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to sleep outdoors or in a place that is not intended for accommodation, such as on the streets or in a park, usually without proper bedding or shelter

sonno duro

sonno duro

Ex: They will have to sleep rough tonight if they don't find a shelter soon.
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riot
[sostantivo]

a situation when a group of people behave violently, particularly as a protest

rivolta

rivolta

Ex: Several arrests were made during the riot as protesters clashed with law enforcement .Diversi arresti sono stati effettuati durante la **rivolta** quando i manifestanti si sono scontrati con le forze dell'ordine.
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to erupt
[Verbo]

to suddenly and dramatically start, often in a surprising or intense way

eruttare

eruttare

Ex: A fight erupted in the bar after someone spilled a drink .Una rissa **scoppiò** nel bar dopo che qualcuno ha rovesciato una bevanda.
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the state of being shut out from full participation in society due to poverty, discrimination, or lack of access to services, rights, or opportunities

Ex: She spoke out about her experience of social exclusion.
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antisocial
[aggettivo]

hostile toward accepted social standards, laws, or communal order

antisociale, asociale

antisociale, asociale

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the breadline
[sostantivo]

an informal threshold of income that marks the level at which a person or household is regarded as very poor or barely able to afford basic necessities

soglia della  povertà

soglia della povertà

Ex: The minimum wage in the country is below the breadline, making it difficult for workers to meet their basic needs.Le proposte politiche includevano un credito d'imposta mirato per le famiglie che si trovano appena al di sopra della **soglia di povertà**.
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to survive with just enough money or resources to meet immediate needs, without saving or planning for the future

Ex: He lived from hand to mouth after losing his job.
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congestion
[sostantivo]

a state of being overcrowded or blocked, particularly in a street or road

congestione

congestione

Ex: Traffic congestion is a major issue during the holidays.La **congestione** del traffico è un problema importante durante le vacanze.
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gridlock
[sostantivo]

a situation in which traffic is so heavily congested that movement is virtually impossible

ingorgo

ingorgo

Ex: It ’s difficult to navigate through the city during peak hours because of the constant gridlock.È difficile muoversi in città durante le ore di punta a causa del costante **blocco del traffico**.
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deprived
[aggettivo]

lacking the basic necessities of life

svantaggiato, bisognoso

svantaggiato, bisognoso

Ex: Despite living in a deprived area , he remained determined to break the cycle of poverty .Nonostante vivesse in una zona **svantaggiata**, rimase determinato a rompere il ciclo della povertà.
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prejudiced
[aggettivo]

holding opinions or judgments influenced by personal bias rather than objective reasoning

pregiudizi

pregiudizi

Ex: Courts must avoid prejudiced rulings to ensure justice .I tribunali devono evitare sentenze **pregiudizievoli** per garantire la giustizia.
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unrest
[sostantivo]

a political situation in which there is anger among the people and protests are likely

agitazione

agitazione

Ex: The rise in fuel prices caused unrest among the workers .L'aumento dei prezzi del carburante ha causato **malcontento** tra i lavoratori.
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black spot
[sostantivo]

a physical location known for frequent danger, accidents, or problems

punto nero, zona nera

punto nero, zona nera

Ex: The tunnel entrance is now marked as a black spot.L'ingresso del tunnel è ora contrassegnato come un **punto nero**.
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