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Definition: A person who despises or stigmatizes the poor and someone who believes poor people are inferior, morally at fault for their poverty, and less worthy of dignity, respect, or compassion often leading to discrimination. Etymology: From Greek roots: ptōchos (“poor”) + mis- (“hatred”) + anthrōpos (“human/person”) + -ist (“one who practices/believes”). Literal sense: “one who hates poor people.”
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