underprivileged

[ uhn-der-priv-uh-lijd, -priv-lijd ]
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adjective
  1. denied the enjoyment of the normal privileges or rights of a society because of low economic and social status.

Origin of underprivileged

1
First recorded in 1920–25; under- + privileged

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underprivileged

/ (ˌʌndəˈprɪvɪlɪdʒd) /


adjective
  1. lacking the rights and advantages of other members of society; deprived

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