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dispossessed

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

dis·pos·sessed

adj \-ˈzest also -ˈsest\

Definition of DISPOSSESSED

: deprived of homes, possessions, and security

Examples of DISPOSSESSED

  1. The organization helps dispossessed people rebuild their lives.

First Known Use of DISPOSSESSED

15th century

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