underprivileged

UK
/ˌʌndəˈprɪvɪlɪdʒd/
US
/ˌʌndərˈprɪvəlɪdʒd/

Translations

underprivilegedadjective
more underprivileged
Comp.
most underprivileged
Super.
UK
/ˌʌndəˈprɪvɪlɪdʒd/
US
/ˌʌndərˈprɪvəlɪdʒd/
The underprivileged communities often lack access to quality education.
Малообеспеченные сообщества часто не имеют доступа к качественному образованию.
The charity organization focuses on helping underprivileged children.
Благотворительная организация сосредоточена на помощи неимущим детям.
Additional translations
недостаточно обеспеченный
underprivilegednoun
underprivileged
pl
UK
/ˌʌndəˈprɪvɪlɪdʒd/
US
/ˌʌndərˈprɪvəlɪdʒd/
Used chiefly with the definite article to refer collectively to disadvantaged people; plural-only noun.

Definitions

underprivilegedadjective
Lacking basic necessities or advantages of life, such as adequate education, housing, or income.
The charity focuses on providing educational resources to underprivileged children in the community.
underprivilegednoun
People who lack basic necessities or advantages of life, such as adequate education, housing, or income.
The new policy aims to improve public services for the underprivileged.