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Definition of underprivileged - 3 dictionary results

un⋅der⋅priv⋅i⋅leged

  [uhn-der-priv-uh-lijd, -priv-lijd]
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–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

Synonyms:
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.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Word Origin & History

underprivileged  (adj.)
1896, from under + pp. of privilege (v.). Noun use is attested from 1935.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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