underprivileged meaning

UK US /ˈʌndɚprɪvlədʒd/ 4 syllables

underprivileged (adjective): lacking the rights and advantages of other members of society.

Definition of underprivileged

  1. lacking the rights and advantages of other members of society

    Opposite: privileged

    Similar: deprived, underclass

How to pronounce underprivileged

underprivileged is pronounced /ˈʌndɚprɪvlədʒd/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

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