poorism

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Blend of poor +‎ tourism

Noun[edit]

poorism (uncountable)

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  1. (neologism) slum tourism; recreational visits to impoverished areas
    • 2012, P. H. Liotta, James F. Miskel, The Real Population Bomb, page 136:
      While some may view poorism tourist options as exploitation (and indeed they are), such exploration helps uncover the stark reality of human resilience []

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