anti-poverty
adjective
an·ti-pov·er·ty
ˌan-tē-ˈpä-vər-tē 
ˌan-tī-
variants
or antipoverty
: opposing poverty : designed or intended to relieve poverty
anti-poverty efforts/policies
… the legislation severely restricts eligibility for food stamps, Medicaid and other benefits, cutting $56 billion from antipoverty programs.—
Ellen L. Bassuk et al.
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Throughout his 1968 presidential campaign, Richard Nixon pledged to dismantle the OEO and shut down the local community action agencies (CAAs) that had been created to administer Johnson’s anti-poverty programs.
—Ryan Larochelle / Made By History, TIME, 12 Feb. 2025
The anti-poverty agency abruptly suspended operations and laid off its employees last month, leaving residents, social agencies and community groups scrambling to find alternatives to the agency's programs.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2025
Its goals include helping developing countries in anti-poverty efforts and sending aid to nations recently stricken by disasters.
—Kirby Wilson, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2025
Lurie, Levi Strauss heir and founder of an anti-poverty nonprofit, defeated incumbent Mayor London Breed in November.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025
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Ryan Larochelle / Made By History, TIME, 12 Feb. 2025
The anti-poverty agency abruptly suspended operations and laid off its employees last month, leaving residents, social agencies and community groups scrambling to find alternatives to the agency's programs.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2025
Its goals include helping developing countries in anti-poverty efforts and sending aid to nations recently stricken by disasters.
—Kirby Wilson, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2025
Lurie, Levi Strauss heir and founder of an anti-poverty nonprofit, defeated incumbent Mayor London Breed in November.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for anti-poverty
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“Anti-poverty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-poverty. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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