disadvantaged people
[/ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒd ˈpiːpəl/]
noun phrasepl: disadvantaged people (invariable)
pessoas desfavorecidas
1. individuals or groups who lack access to resources, opportunities, or social advantages due to economic, social, or systemic barriers
Disadvantaged people often face barriers to quality education and healthcare.
Pessoas desfavorecidas frequentemente enfrentam barreiras ao acesso à educação e saúde de qualidade.
2. those experiencing poverty, discrimination, or social exclusion
Government programs aim to support disadvantaged people in urban communities.
Programas governamentais visam apoiar pessoas desfavorecidas em comunidades urbanas.
In Brazil, the term reflects significant social disparities rooted in historical inequality and income gaps. Organizations and government agencies frequently use 'pessoas desfavorecidas' or 'populações vulneráveis' in social programs and policy discussions. The concept is particularly relevant in Brazilian urban contexts where favelas and peripheries concentrate disadvantaged populations. In the USA, the term addresses systemic inequality affecting minorities and low-income communities, often discussed in relation to affirmative action and social welfare policies.
Related Idioms & Phrases
on the wrong side of the tracks
come from nothing
struggle to make ends meet
born with a silver spoon in one's mouth (antonym usage)
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