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aporophobia

nounfemininetécnico/ɐpuɾufuˈbiɐ/low

a·po·ro·fo·bi·a

Definition

Aversion, fear, or contempt for the poor or for people in poverty.
Aporophobia often manifests itself in the stigmatization of the homeless.
Adequate social policies are essential to combat aporophobia.
Common collocations
to fight aporophobiaaporophobic discourse

Etymology

Do grego 'áporos' (pobre, sem recursos) + '-fobia'.

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