underprivileged

underprivileged
/un"deuhr priv"euh lijd, -priv"lijd/, adj.
denied the enjoyment of the normal privileges or rights of a society because of low economic and social status.
[1920-25; UNDER- + PRIVILEGED]
Syn. disadvantaged, deprived.

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