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poverty trap

Noun

Meaning

a situation in which an increase in income results in a loss of benefits so that you are no better off

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Synonyms

pauperism breadline abject poverty hand-to-mouth existence classic welfare trap welfare trap benefits trap trap of poverty dependency trap breaking the cycle of poverty poverty cycle poverty spiral cycle of poverty spiral of poverty toxic poverty dependency on welfare
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position situation

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Being a writer is a poverty trap. I mean, it's a terrible profession. Pat Barker

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poverty relief Poverty Row poverty spiral poverty-reducing poverty-ridden poverty-stricken