Antipoverty: meaning, definitions and examples
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antipoverty
[ ænˈtɪˌpɔːvərti ]
social policy
Antipoverty refers to policies, programs, or initiatives designed to alleviate poverty and improve the economic conditions of individuals or communities. These approaches often aim to provide support through education, employment opportunities, and financial assistance.
Synonyms
economic assistance, poverty alleviation, welfare
Examples of usage
- The government implemented antipoverty measures to help the struggling families.
- Non-profit organizations focus on antipoverty efforts to uplift disadvantaged communities.
- Antipoverty programs often include job training and education initiatives.
Translations
Translations of the word "antipoverty" in other languages:
🇵🇹 antipobreza
🇮🇳 गरीबी-रोधी
🇩🇪 Armutsbekämpfung
🇮🇩 antipoverty
🇺🇦 антиповірність
🇵🇱 walka z ubóstwem
🇯🇵 貧困対策
🇫🇷 lutte contre la pauvreté
🇪🇸 lucha contra la pobreza
🇹🇷 yoksullukla mücadele
🇰🇷 빈곤 퇴치
🇸🇦 مكافحة الفقر
🇨🇿 boj proti chudobě
🇸🇰 boj proti chudobe
🇨🇳 反贫困
🇸🇮 boja proti revščini
🇮🇸 barátta gegn fátækt
🇰🇿 кедейлікпен күрес
🇬🇪 სიღარიბის წინააღმდეგ ბრძოლა
🇦🇿 kasıblıqla mübarizə
🇲🇽 lucha contra la pobreza
Etymology
The term 'antipoverty' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'anti-' meaning against, and the noun 'poverty' which refers to the state of being poor or lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered acceptable in a society. The prefix 'anti-' has its roots in Greek, where it meant 'against' or 'opposite to.' The concept of antipoverty has been increasingly relevant since the mid-20th century, as various governments and organizations recognized the persistent challenge of poverty in both developing and developed countries. Social movements and advocacy for human rights have further driven the need for comprehensive antipoverty strategies, focusing on a holistic approach to address the underlying causes of poverty.