Disadvantaged: meaning, definitions and examples
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disadvantaged
[ ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒd ]
social inequality
Suffering from social or economic disadvantage, typically as a result of discrimination or lack of opportunities.
Synonyms
deprived, marginalized, underprivileged
Examples of usage
- Children from disadvantaged backgrounds often struggle to access quality education.
- People with disabilities are often disadvantaged in the job market.
education
A person or group of people who are in a position of being treated unfairly or having less than others in terms of access to resources or opportunities.
Synonyms
disadvantaged group, marginalized population, underprivileged
Examples of usage
- The program aims to provide support for disadvantaged students in underprivileged communities.
- The organization works to improve the living conditions of the disadvantaged.
Translations
Translations of the word "disadvantaged" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desfavorecido
🇮🇳 वंचित (vanchit)
🇩🇪 benachteiligt
🇮🇩 terpinggirkan
🇺🇦 незахищений
🇵🇱 upośledzony
🇯🇵 恵まれない (megumarenai)
🇫🇷 désavantagé
🇪🇸 desfavorecido
🇹🇷 dezavantajlı
🇰🇷 불리한 (bulrihan)
🇸🇦 محروم (mahrum)
🇨🇿 znevýhodněný
🇸🇰 znevýhodnený
🇨🇳 处于不利地位的 (chǔyú bùlì dìwèi de)
🇸🇮 prikrajšan
🇮🇸 óhagstæður
🇰🇿 қолайсыз жағдайда
🇬🇪 დანაკარგული (danakarguli)
🇦🇿 əlverişsiz vəziyyətdə
🇲🇽 desfavorecido
Etymology
The word 'disadvantaged' originated in the mid-20th century, combining 'dis-' (indicating negation) and 'advantaged'. It gained popularity in the context of social welfare and equality movements, highlighting the disparities and challenges faced by certain groups in society. The term is commonly used in discussions about social justice, education, and poverty alleviation.
See also: advantaged, advantageous, advantageously, advantageousness, advantages, disadvantage.