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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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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISADVANTAGED | 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.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › disadvantagedDisadvantaged Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of disadvantaged as an adjective that describes people or groups who lack basic resources or conditions for an equal position in society. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of disadvantaged.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › disadvantagedDISADVANTAGED Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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.

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › disadvantageddisadvantaged - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

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

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDISADVANTAGED 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.

  7. 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.

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

    IPA guide. Definitions of disadvantaged. adjective. marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences. synonyms: deprived. underprivileged.