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underprivileged

[uhn-der-priv-uh-lijd, -priv-lijd] / ˈʌn dərˈprɪv ə lɪdʒd, -ˈprɪv lɪdʒd /


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Many of his lyrics lament the conditions of the downtrodden and underprivileged, pointing out the injustices in the way man treats his fellow man.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

If Infantino somehow pushes through his scheme to sell shares in the World Cup, he will do so — believe it or not — by casting himself as a defender of the downtrodden and underprivileged.

From Salon Aug. 2, 2026

For teachers in government schools across the country, it all comes down to a simple reality - for many underprivileged children, these meals are indispensable.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

More than 400 underprivileged neighbourhoods and villages are visited each month, sites often overlooked by public health services.

From Barron's May 27, 2026

When Duncan was a boy, his after- school playmates were the underprivileged kids his mother cared for.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt




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