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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

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adjective

  1. socially or economically deprived or discriminated against
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of disadvantaged1

First recorded in 1930–35; disadvantage + -ed 2
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Ms Read, who has been a GP for 44 years and who works in a disadvantaged area of Sheffield, said people had been struggling since the Covid pandemic, but things were getting worse.

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The route sees 38,000 daily bus boardings, according to Metro, and will especially help disadvantaged communities who rely heavily on public transit.

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Among the other people named in the complaint is community activist “Sweet†Alice Harris, who founded Parents of Watts, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting disadvantaged youth and families in Watts.

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In his post on X on Sunday, Mr Ackman acknowledged the Trump argument that the global trade system had "disadvantaged" the US.

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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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