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poorism | poorish |

As a noun poorism

is (neologism) slum tourism; recreational visits to impoverished areas.

As an adjective poorish is

reasonably poor, quite poor.

poorism

English

Noun

(-) (slum tourism)
  • (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

    poorish

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • reasonably poor, quite poor.