Underprivileged: meaning, definitions and examples
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underprivileged
[ ˌʌndərˈprɪvəlɪdʒd ]
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.
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.