disadvantaged

disadvantaged
/dis'euhd van"tijd, -vahn"-/, adj.
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.
n.
2. (used with a pl. v.) disadvantaged persons collectively (usually prec. by the): The Senator advocates increased funding for federal programs that aid the disadvantaged.
[1930-35; DISADVANTAGE + -ED2]
Syn. 1. poor, underprivileged, impoverished, deprived; handicapped, impaired, disabled.

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