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underprivileged

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un·der·priv·i·leged  (ndr-prv-ljd)
adj.
Lacking opportunities or advantages enjoyed by other members of one's community; deprived.

under·privi·leged n.

underprivileged [ˌʌndəˈprɪvɪlɪdʒd]
adj
(Sociology) lacking the rights and advantages of other members of society; deprived
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.underprivilegedunderprivileged - lacking the rights and advantages of other members of society
unfortunate - not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune; "an unfortunate turn of events"; "an unfortunate decision"; "unfortunate investments"; "an unfortunate night for all concerned"
poor - having little money or few possessions; "deplored the gap between rich and poor countries"; "the proverbial poor artist living in a garret"
privileged - blessed with privileges; "the privileged few"

underprivileged
adjective disadvantaged, poor, deprived, in need, impoverished, needy, badly off, destitute, in want, on the breadline helping underprivileged children to learn to read
Translations
underprivileged [ˈʌndəˈprɪvɪlɪdʒd]
A. ADJmenos privilegiado, desfavorecido
B. NPL the underprivilegedlos menos privilegiados, los desfavorecidos
underprivileged [ˌʌndərˈprɪvɪlɪdʒd] adjdéfavorisé(e)
underprivileged [ˌʌndəˈprɪvɪlɪdʒd] adjsvantaggiato/a
the underprivileged → i diseredati mpl
underprivileged [ˌʌndəˈprɪvɪlɪdʒd] adjsvantaggiato/a
the underprivileged → i diseredati mpl


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