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disadvantaged
[ dis-uhd-van-tijd ]
adjective
- lacking the normal or usual necessities and comforts of life, as proper housing, educational opportunities, job security, adequate medical care, etc.:
The government extends help to disadvantaged minorities.
Synonyms: , , ,
noun
- Usually the disadvantaged. disadvantaged persons collectively:
The senator advocates increased funding for federal programs that aid the disadvantaged.
disadvantaged
/ ˌɪəˈɑːԳɪ /
adjective
- socially or economically deprived or discriminated against
Other Word Forms
- 徱···ٲ·Ա noun
- ԴDz·徱···ٲ adjective noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of disadvantaged1
Example Sentences
Indigenous Australians, who represent about 3.8% of the nation's 26 million population, are by most socio-economic measures the most disadvantaged people in the country - something successive leaders have for years called a "national shame".
Long waiting times to access specialist support, especially for children and young people were highlighted during a recent consultation, which also found that those from certain economic or ethnic minority backgrounds were disadvantaged.
Throughout his papacy, there was a particular focus on reaching out to those on the economic and political margins, his words and actions encouraging his priests to be closer to the disadvantaged.
This raises questions, according to the report, about whether disadvantaged children have the same opportunities as their more affluent peers.
To operate in South Africa, Starlink needs to obtain network and service licences, which both require 30% ownership by historically disadvantaged groups.
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