poorism

noun

poorism

noun

Etymology Blend of poor + tourism.

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Neologism slum tourism; recreational visits to impoverished areas

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

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