paragraph 1,We look forward to a world founded upon four essential human freedoms.
paragraph 2,The first is freedom of speech and expression—everywhere in the world.
paragraph 3,The second is freedom of every person to worship God in his own way—everywhere in the world.
paragraph 4,The third is freedom from want—which, translated into world terms, means economic understandings which will secure to every nation a healthy peacetime life for its inhabitants—everywhere in the world.
paragraph 5,The fourth is freedom from fear—which, translated into world terms, means a world-wide reduction of armaments to such a point and in such a thorough fashion that no nation will be in a position to commit an act of physical aggression against any neighbor—anywhere in the world.
(from "Franklin D. Roosevelt Annual Message to Congress," January 6, 1941; Records of the United States Senate; SEN 77A-H1; Record Group 46; National Archives.)
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"The third is freedom from ,begin emphasis,want,end emphasis,—which, translated into world terms, means economic understandings which will secure to every nation a healthy peacetime life for its inhabitants—everywhere in the world." (Paragraph 4)
Which meaning of the word ,begin emphasis,want,end emphasis, is used in the sentence?
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intrinsic faults
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unceasing longing
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insufficient resources
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unrealistic expectations
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The meaning of the word want used in the sentence refers to:
In this context, "freedom from want" signifies the idea that every nation should ensure its inhabitants have access to the necessary economic resources for a healthy life.
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