have-not

American  

[hav-not, -not] / ˈhævˌnɒt, -ˈnɒt /

noun

1. Usually have-nots. an individual or group that is without wealth, social position, or other material benefits (have ).

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have-not British  

noun

1. (usually plural) a person or group of people in possession of relatively little material wealth

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Etymology

Origin of have-not

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

To boost access to existing high-end cryo-EM microscopes, NIH has created three national centers where have-not researchers can send samples for analysis.

From Science Magazine

Then the money can be distributed to the have-not places that need it most, like Wahkiakum.

From Seattle Times

NSF would be forced to shrink existing programs, they say, a move that would hurt many less research-intensive institutions located outside of have-not states.

From Science Magazine

Less clear-cut is how to save the country from recession when the United States appears to be returning to a have/have-not economy.

From Washington Post

In contrast, the House bill avoids any mandatory set-asides, instead creating new programs that target institutions in those have-not states.

From Science Magazine