Meaning Of The Word Disadvantaged

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disadvantaged
adjective: People who are disadvantaged or live in disadvantaged areas live in bad conditions and tend not to get a good education or have a reasonable standard of living.

disadvantaged in American English
deprived of a decent standard of living, education, etc. by poverty and a lack of opportunity; underprivileged
adjective: lacking the normal or usual necessities and comforts of life, as proper housing, educational opportunities, job security, adequate medical care, etc
noun: disadvantaged persons collectively

disadvantaged in British English
adjective: socially or economically deprived or discriminated against

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