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the disadvantaged

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dis⋅ad⋅van⋅taged

[dis-uhd-van-tijd, -vahn-]
–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.
–noun
2. (used with a plural verb) disadvantaged persons collectively (usually prec. by the): The Senator advocates increased funding for federal programs that aid the disadvantaged.

Origin:
1930–35; disadvantage + -ed 2


dis⋅ad⋅van⋅taged⋅ness, noun


1. poor, underprivileged, impoverished, deprived; handicapped, impaired, disabled.
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