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underprivileged

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un⋅der⋅priv⋅i⋅leged

[uhn-der-priv-uh-lijd, -priv-lijd]
–adjective
denied the enjoyment of the normal privileges or rights of a society because of low economic and social status.

Origin:
1920–25; under- + privileged


disadvantaged, deprived.
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un·der·priv·i·leged   (ŭn'dər-prĭv'ə-lĭjd)   
adj.  Lacking opportunities or advantages enjoyed by other members of one's community; deprived.
un'der·priv'i·leged n.
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