English / word
austerity
noun C2MEANING IN ENGLISH
difficult economic conditions created by government policies to cut public spending, or sternness and simplicity of living
In context
01
Years of harsh austerity dismantled vital public welfare programs.
02
The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.
Synonyms
simplicity,frugality,severity
Antonyms
luxury,excess,extravagance
Collocations
austerity measures,period of austerity,austerity program