English Explanatory Dictionary

poverty trap

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A self-reinforcing cycle which allows poverty to persist.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-poverty trap.wav

Word forms

poverty trap poverty traps

Antonyms

generational wealth

Related words

wage slavery
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