underprivileged
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/ˌʌndərˈprɪvəlɪdʒd/
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/ˌʌndəˈprɪvəlɪdʒd/
lacking the same money, opportunities, or advantages as most people in a society
The charity aims to support underprivileged children in the community.
referring to people who do not have the same opportunities or advantages as others in society
The government is trying to improve the lives of the underprivileged.