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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 51Թ Forms
- 徱···ٲ·Ա noun
- ԴDz·徱···ٲ adjective noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of disadvantaged1
Example Sentences
Supporters of affirmative action argue that it helps level the playing field for disadvantaged groups and creates a more diverse student body.
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.
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.
"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.
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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