Also means
needy (adjective)
Usage Note
Bisognoso functions both as an adjective ('needy') and as a noun ('a person in need'). The feminine form is bisognosa; the plural bisognosi. It is milder and more neutral in register than povero, focusing on a state of lack rather than absolute poverty.
Examples
"L'organizzazione aiuta i bisognosi del quartiere."
Natural Translation
The organisation helps the needy of the neighbourhood.
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