"furniture poverty" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} furniture poverty (uncountable)
  1. (neologism) The state of being unable to afford basic items of furniture. Tags: neologism, uncountable
    Sense id: en-furniture_poverty-en-noun-dgP~jQEW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English neologisms

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