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disadvantaged

[ dis-uhd-van-tijd ]

adjective

  1. 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

(used with a plural verb)
  1. Usually the disadvantaged. disadvantaged persons collectively:

    The senator advocates increased funding for federal programs that aid the disadvantaged.

disadvantaged

/ ˌɪəˈɑːԳɪ /

adjective

  1. socially or economically deprived or discriminated against
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • 徱···ٲ·Ա noun
  • ԴDz·徱···ٲ adjective noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of disadvantaged1

First recorded in 1930–35; disadvantage + -ed 2
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Supporters of affirmative action argue that it helps level the playing field for disadvantaged groups and creates a more diverse student body.

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Before the season opener, he watched as the Bruins conducted a basketball clinic in the suburbs of Paris with economically disadvantaged children, teaching them how to dribble with each hand, jump stop and pivot.

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The project is expected to especially improve transit access for disadvantaged communities and a high number of residents who identify as Black, Indigenous and people of color, according to Metro.

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"The scale of exploitation under the Health and Care Work visa is significant," says Dora-Olivia Vicol, CEO of Work Rights Centre, a charity that helps migrants and disadvantaged people in the UK access employment justice.

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It is hoped the move will free up GP appointments and reduce the inequalities faced by women trying to access the medication in disadvantaged communities.

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