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Adjective: underprivileged  'ún-du(r)'pri-vu-lijd
  1. Lacking the rights and advantages of other members of society
    "The church member brought Christmas gifts to the underprivileged children"

See also: deprived, disadvantaged, poor, underclass, unfortunate

Antonym: privileged

Encyclopedia: Underprivileged

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