underprivileged
adjective
un·der·priv·i·leged
ˌən-dər-ˈpriv-lijd 
-ˈpri-və-
1
: deprived through social or economic condition of some of the fundamental rights of all members of a civilized society
2
: of or relating to underprivileged people
underprivileged areas of the city
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an organization that distributes free books to underprivileged children
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Outside of work, Christides teaches yoga and surfing to underprivileged youth.
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Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Nichols also volunteers on several boards related to supporting veterans, underprivileged communities, and workforce development.
—Samuel O’Neal April 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
While some of the hotel’s sustainability efforts do not announce themselves—wastewater is captured for irrigation, roofs are green to lower cooling costs—guests can learn about coral restoration efforts at nearby Juanillo Beach or visit Mercy Workshop, a nonprofit that helps underprivileged women.
—Brigid Washington, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
Lamar Odom's foundation raised more than $2 million In 2004, Odom founded his charity, Cathy’s Kids, as a tribute to his late mother, with the goal of supporting cancer research and underprivileged youth.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
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Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Nichols also volunteers on several boards related to supporting veterans, underprivileged communities, and workforce development.
—Samuel O’Neal April 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
While some of the hotel’s sustainability efforts do not announce themselves—wastewater is captured for irrigation, roofs are green to lower cooling costs—guests can learn about coral restoration efforts at nearby Juanillo Beach or visit Mercy Workshop, a nonprofit that helps underprivileged women.
—Brigid Washington, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
Lamar Odom's foundation raised more than $2 million In 2004, Odom founded his charity, Cathy’s Kids, as a tribute to his late mother, with the goal of supporting cancer research and underprivileged youth.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Underprivileged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underprivileged. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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underprivileged
adjective
un·der·priv·i·leged
-ˈpriv-(ə-)lijd
: having fewer privileges than others : poor
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