the disadvantaged
noun
: people who lack the things (such as money and education) that are considered necessary for an equal position or opportunity in society
protecting the rights of the disadvantaged
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According to the research results, Hong Kong’s affluent class prioritizes education for the underprivileged and climate action, while wealthy Singaporeans focus on quality health care for the disadvantaged populations and better education opportunities.
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Denni Hu, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
Others, however, have argued that massive wealth accumulation is not innately bad, rather the result of hard work and ingenuity, and that billionaires may be better placed to help the disadvantaged.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Highlight your product or service with a customer-relatable story, preferably around a higher cause, such as saving the environment or helping the disadvantaged.
—Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Members of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union saw themselves as a progressive group helping the disadvantaged.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
Biden cited Carter's compassion and moral clarity, his work to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless and advocacy for the disadvantaged as an example for others.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
With its $8,000 school vouchers, Florida is gifting the privileged at the expense of the disadvantaged, creating an apartheid education system that uses public money to fund costly private enclaves.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2024
Disinherited by his Catalan industrialist father, Mateo Morral falls under the influence of Barcelona anarchist Francisco Ferrer and swears to do something practical to further the cause of the disadvantaged.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
The sense is that big players in Asia (and perhaps the disadvantaged as well) will now be showing up to gamble in Macau more often with even more money.
—John Navin, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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Denni Hu, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
Others, however, have argued that massive wealth accumulation is not innately bad, rather the result of hard work and ingenuity, and that billionaires may be better placed to help the disadvantaged.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Highlight your product or service with a customer-relatable story, preferably around a higher cause, such as saving the environment or helping the disadvantaged.
—Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Members of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union saw themselves as a progressive group helping the disadvantaged.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
Biden cited Carter's compassion and moral clarity, his work to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless and advocacy for the disadvantaged as an example for others.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
With its $8,000 school vouchers, Florida is gifting the privileged at the expense of the disadvantaged, creating an apartheid education system that uses public money to fund costly private enclaves.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2024
Disinherited by his Catalan industrialist father, Mateo Morral falls under the influence of Barcelona anarchist Francisco Ferrer and swears to do something practical to further the cause of the disadvantaged.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
The sense is that big players in Asia (and perhaps the disadvantaged as well) will now be showing up to gamble in Macau more often with even more money.
—John Navin, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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“The disadvantaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20disadvantaged. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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