underprivileged
adjective
un·der·priv·i·leged
ˌən-dər-ˈpriv-lijd 
-ˈpri-və-
1
: deprived through social or economic condition of some of the fundamental rights of all members of a civilized society
2
: of or relating to underprivileged people
underprivileged areas of the city
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an organization that distributes free books to underprivileged children
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Cutting funding could limit access to these enriching experiences, especially for underprivileged communities that rely on public funding to participate in the arts.
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Prakash Sangam, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Beyond his screen work, Chakraborty has been involved in charitable initiatives focused on education, healthcare and supporting underprivileged communities.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Sep. 2024
Cutting funding could limit access to these enriching experiences, especially for underprivileged communities that rely on public funding to participate in the arts.
—Jim Brenner, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2024
Key spoke at the beach with kids from Save Our Youth — an organization dedicated to helping underprivileged kids in the area.
—Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 9 July 2024
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“Underprivileged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underprivileged. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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underprivileged
adjective
un·der·priv·i·leged
-ˈpriv-(ə-)lijd
: having fewer privileges than others : poor
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