单词 | disadvantaged |
释义 | disadvantaged —disadvantagedness, n. /dis'euhd van"tijd, -vahn"-/, adj. 1. lacking the normal or usual necessities and comforts of life, as proper housing, educational opportunities, job security, adequate medical care, etc.: The government extends help to disadvantaged minorities. n. 2. (used with a pl. v.) disadvantaged persons collectively (usually prec. by the): The Senator advocates increased funding for federal programs that aid the disadvantaged. [1930-35; DISADVANTAGE + -ED2] Syn. 1. poor, underprivileged, impoverished, deprived; handicapped, impaired, disabled. |
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