Pronunciation: /pʊr dɔr/
noun a door designated for residents of affordable housing in a mixed-income building, separate from the main entrance used by residents of market-rate units
A1 The poor door is the entrance for residents of affordable housing in the building.
A2 The poor door allows lower-income tenants to access their apartments separately from the luxury residents.
B1 The controversy surrounding the poor door has sparked debates about social inequality in urban developments.
B2 Some cities have regulations in place to prevent the construction of buildings with separate entrances like the poor door.
C1 Developers often justify the use of a poor door as a way to maintain the economic diversity of a building.
C2 The presence of a poor door can be seen as a symbol of the growing divide between the rich and the poor in modern cities.
formal The controversial practice of having a separate entrance for affordable housing tenants is often referred to as a 'poor door'.
informal Did you hear about that building with the 'poor door'? It's causing quite a stir in the neighborhood.
slang I can't believe they have a 'poor door' in that fancy building. It's so unfair.
figurative In a society where wealth determines access, the concept of a 'poor door' serves as a stark reminder of economic inequality.
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