Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Poverty Trap.
Poverty Trap - as a noun
A situation in which an increase in income results in a loss of benefits so that you are no better off
Example Sentences
"The poverty trap is a situation in which poor individuals are unable to escape poverty."
"Lack of education and skills can contribute to the poverty trap."
"The poverty trap creates a vicious cycle of poverty and limited opportunities."
"People caught in the poverty trap often struggle to meet their basic needs."
"A lack of access to credit can perpetuate the poverty trap."
