Definition

Designed to help reduce or eliminate poverty.

Example

The government launched several antipoverty initiatives to support low-income families.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new antipoverty initiative in our city?

Yeah, I read a little about it. It sounds promising!

I think it could really help families in need.

Absolutely! It's great to see our community taking action.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antipoverty is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "poverty" (from Old French *poverté*, meaning the state of being poor). The word describes a stance or movement that is against poverty.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'against' ('anti-') the 'state of being poor' ('poverty') — that's what antipoverty means.

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