athĩĩni
- poor people. Poor people. People who lack material wealth or resources; the economically disadvantaged who require assistance and compassion.
Example: Teithĩrĩria athĩĩni na Mwathani nĩegũkũraathima kũna. (To the poor also extend your hand, that your blessing may be complete.); Thikĩrĩria ũrĩa athĩĩni megũkwĩra, na ũmacookerie na gĩtĩĩo. (Give a hearing to the poor, and return their greeting with deference;)