Underprivileged


[uhn-der-priv-uh-lijd, -priv-lijd] /ˈʌn dərˈprɪv ə lɪdʒd, -ˈprɪv lɪdʒd/
adjective
1.
denied the enjoyment of the normal privileges or rights of a society because of low economic and social status.
underprivileged
/ˌʌndəˈprɪvɪlɪdʒd/
adjective
1.
lacking the rights and advantages of other members of society; deprived

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