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    disadvantaged
    /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒd/

    adjective

    • 1. (of a person or area) in unfavourable circumstances, especially with regard to financial or social opportunities: "disadvantaged groups such as the unemployed"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › disadvantagedDISADVANTAGED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the definition of disadvantaged as an adjective and a noun, and see synonyms, antonyms, and examples. Find out how to say disadvantaged in different languages, such as Chinese, Spanish, and Portuguese.

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    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. Synonyms: deprived, impoverished, underprivileged, poor.

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    The meaning of DISADVANTAGED is lacking in the basic resources or conditions (such as standard housing, medical and educational facilities, and civil rights) believed to be necessary for an equal position in society.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › disadvantagedDisadvantaged - definition of disadvantaged by The Free ...

    Disadvantaged means lacking in some or many of the basic necessities of life, such as a decent standard of living, good housing, and medical care. Find out the origin, usage, and related words of disadvantaged in this comprehensive online dictionary.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitiondisadvantaged adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation ...

    Disadvantaged means not having the things, such as education or money, that people need to succeed in life. See synonyms, antonyms, collocations and usage notes for this adjective.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › disadvantagedDISADVANTAGED definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Disadvantaged means lacking the normal or usual necessities and comforts of life, as proper housing, educational opportunities, job security, adequate medical care, etc. See synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, sentences and word frequency of disadvantaged.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › disadvantagedDisadvantaged - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of disadvantaged. adjective. marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences. synonyms: deprived. underprivileged. lacking the rights and advantages of other members of society. Pronunciation. US. /ˌˈdɪsədˌvæntɪdʒd/ UK. /dɪsædˈvɑntɪdʒd/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Disadvantaged."