the disadvantaged
noun
: people who lack the things (such as money and education) that are considered necessary for an equal position or opportunity in society
protecting the rights of the disadvantaged
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However, putting our nation’s finances back on track should not be done on the backs of the poor, the disadvantaged or the infirm.
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Dee Stewart, Boston Herald, 20 June 2025
Catholic Charities Bureau, based in the Diocese of Superior, has for decades provided services to people with disabilities, the elderly, and the disadvantaged.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Australia offers student loans that do a better job of serving only the disadvantaged and at lower cost to both taxpayer and student.
—David Frum, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2014
Masterson’s work was honored four times by the Robert F. Kennedy Awards for columns and stories about the problems of the disadvantaged and underprivileged.
—Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
Instead, people would be motivated to create fair rules that protect fundamental rights, ensure opportunities are open to all, and provide extra support to the disadvantaged.
—Nate Bennett, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Local Catholics held a Mass for Pope Francis on Wednesday, joining much of the world in remembering a religious leader who often spoke out for the disadvantaged.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2025
Jihadists hope to fill that gap by providing some social services and thus channel the disadvantaged rural populations’ discontent into support for their agenda.
—Roland Benedikter, Foreign Affairs, 25 Apr. 2017
According to the research results, Hong Kong’s affluent class prioritizes education for the underprivileged and climate action, while wealthy Singaporeans focus on quality health care for the disadvantaged populations and better education opportunities.
—Denni Hu, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
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Dee Stewart, Boston Herald, 20 June 2025
Catholic Charities Bureau, based in the Diocese of Superior, has for decades provided services to people with disabilities, the elderly, and the disadvantaged.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Australia offers student loans that do a better job of serving only the disadvantaged and at lower cost to both taxpayer and student.
—David Frum, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2014
Masterson’s work was honored four times by the Robert F. Kennedy Awards for columns and stories about the problems of the disadvantaged and underprivileged.
—Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
Instead, people would be motivated to create fair rules that protect fundamental rights, ensure opportunities are open to all, and provide extra support to the disadvantaged.
—Nate Bennett, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Local Catholics held a Mass for Pope Francis on Wednesday, joining much of the world in remembering a religious leader who often spoke out for the disadvantaged.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2025
Jihadists hope to fill that gap by providing some social services and thus channel the disadvantaged rural populations’ discontent into support for their agenda.
—Roland Benedikter, Foreign Affairs, 25 Apr. 2017
According to the research results, Hong Kong’s affluent class prioritizes education for the underprivileged and climate action, while wealthy Singaporeans focus on quality health care for the disadvantaged populations and better education opportunities.
—Denni Hu, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
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“The disadvantaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20disadvantaged. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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