an underprivileged nation, an underprivileged child.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
un·der·priv·i·leged — … Useful english dictionary
underprivileged — un|der|priv|i|leged [ ,ʌndər prıv(ə)lıdʒd ] adjective not having as many advantages or opportunities as most other people: underprivileged children … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
underprivileged — un|der|priv|i|leged [ˌʌndəˈprıvılıdʒd US dər ] adj very poor, with worse living conditions, educational opportunities etc than most people in society ▪ underprivileged children … Dictionary of contemporary English
underprivileged — un•der•priv•i•leged [[t]ˈʌn dərˈprɪv ə lɪdʒd, ˈprɪv lɪdʒd[/t]] adj. soc denied the enjoyment of the normal privileges or rights of a society because of low economic and social status • Etymology: 1920–25 … From formal English to slang
