Underprivileged: meaning, definitions and examples

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underprivileged

 

[ ˌʌndərˈprɪvəlɪdʒd ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

socioeconomic status

Lacking the financial or social resources considered necessary for an adequate standard of living or well-being.

Synonyms

deprived, disadvantaged, needy, poor

Examples of usage

  • Many underprivileged children struggle to access basic education opportunities.
  • Support programs are needed to help lift underprivileged communities out of poverty.
Context #2 | Noun

society

A person or group of people who are considered to lack the resources and advantages of the privileged in society.

Synonyms

disadvantaged individuals, the less fortunate, those in need

Examples of usage

  • The organization aims to provide assistance to the underprivileged in our community.
  • There is a growing awareness of the challenges faced by the underprivileged.

Translations

Translations of the word "underprivileged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desprivilegiado

🇮🇳 अविकसित

🇩🇪 benachteiligt

🇮🇩 kurang beruntung

🇺🇦 незабезпечений

🇵🇱 nieuprzywilejowany

🇯🇵 恵まれない

🇫🇷 défavorisé

🇪🇸 desfavorecido

🇹🇷 özgüven eksikliği olan

🇰🇷 소외된

🇸🇦 محروم

🇨🇿 neprivilegovaný

🇸🇰 neprivilegovaný

🇨🇳 弱势群体

🇸🇮 neprivilegiran

🇮🇸 fátækur

🇰🇿 әлеуметтік қолдаудан қағылған

🇬🇪 დაუნათლებელი

🇦🇿 imtiyazsız

🇲🇽 desfavorecido

Word origin

The term 'underprivileged' originated in the mid-19th century and is a combination of 'under' and 'privileged,' highlighting the lack of advantages or resources that certain individuals or groups have compared to others in society. The concept of addressing the needs of the underprivileged has been an ongoing concern in social welfare and humanitarian efforts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,577, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.