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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Adding to the puzzle is that the biggest cost driver comes from the state Medicaid program, the health insurance program for low-income Coloradans — potentially pitting these anti-poverty tax credits against health care intended for the same group of people.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
Héctor Vaca Cruz, who works at the anti-poverty organization Action NC as a community organizer, usually has a camera around his neck.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Dec. 2025
Freston has long been semi-retired, advising media brands such as Oprah Winfrey and Vice while serving as the chairman of the ONE Campaign, the anti-poverty effort in Africa led by U2’s Bono (a friend, Freston said).
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 21 Dec. 2025
When campaigning for mayor last year, Lurie touted his ability to fundraise, drawing on his past experience at the anti-poverty nonprofit Tipping Point Community, laying the groundwork for public-private partnerships to help revitalize San Francisco.
—Kate Rogers, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2025
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
Héctor Vaca Cruz, who works at the anti-poverty organization Action NC as a community organizer, usually has a camera around his neck.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Dec. 2025
Freston has long been semi-retired, advising media brands such as Oprah Winfrey and Vice while serving as the chairman of the ONE Campaign, the anti-poverty effort in Africa led by U2’s Bono (a friend, Freston said).
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 21 Dec. 2025
When campaigning for mayor last year, Lurie touted his ability to fundraise, drawing on his past experience at the anti-poverty nonprofit Tipping Point Community, laying the groundwork for public-private partnerships to help revitalize San Francisco.
—Kate Rogers, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Anti-poverty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-poverty. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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