second-class citizen
a citizen, especially a member of a minority group, who is denied the social, political, and economic benefits of citizenship.
a person who is not accorded a fair share of respect, recognition, or consideration: The boss treats us all like second-class citizens.
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How to use second-class citizen in a sentence
They do it because they want women to be submissive, second-class citizen.
Harassment Of Women Is Nothing New—The Internet Just Makes It Easier | Amanda Marcotte | January 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe did not see why he should be treated like a second-class citizen for one day longer.
Nothing really serious, but he would be naturally expected to be a second-class citizen—or below.
Final Weapon | Everett B. ColeAmongst us he is looked upon almost as a second-class citizen compared with the other two.
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British Dictionary definitions for second-class citizen
a person whose rights and opportunities are treated as less important than those of other people in the same society
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