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underclass

/ˈʌndərklæs/ /ˌʌndərˈklæs/

Meanings
noun
The poorest class of people in a given society.

Examples :

"The underclass struggled to afford basic necessities, facing food insecurity and limited access to healthcare. "
society economy politics human

Related Words

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poorest adjective

/ˈpɔːrɪst/ /ˈpʊrɪst/

With no or few possessions or money, particularly in relation to contemporaries who do have them.

"Even the poorest student deserves the chance to get a good education. "

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limited verb

/ˈlɪmɪtɪd/

To restrict; not to allow to go beyond a certain bound, to set boundaries.

"The teacher limited the time students had to complete the assignment to one hour. "

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class noun

/klas/ /kleəs/

A group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes.

"Often used to imply membership of a large class."

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afford verb

/əˈfɔːd/ /əˈfoɹd/

To incur, stand, or bear without serious detriment, as an act which might under other circumstances be injurious;—with an auxiliary, as can, could, might, etc.; to be able or rich enough.

"I think we can afford the extra hour it will take.  We can only afford to buy a small car at the moment."

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struggled verb

/ˈstɹʌɡl̩d/

To strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight (for or against), to contend.

"During the centuries, the people of Ireland struggled constantly to assert their right to govern themselves."

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necessities noun

/nɪˈsɛsətiz/

The quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.

"I bought a new table out of necessity. My old one was ruined."

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people noun

/ˈpiːpəl/ /ˈpipl̩/

Used as plural of person; a body of human beings considered generally or collectively; a group of two or more persons.

"There were so many people at the restaurant last night."

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insecurity noun

/ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪti/ /ˌɪnsɪˈkjɜːrəti/

A lack of security; uncertainty.

"Her insecurity about her math skills made it hard for her to participate in class discussions. "

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access noun

/ˈæksɛs/ /ˈækˌsɛs/

A way or means of approaching or entering; an entrance; a passage.

"The new school building has a wide access to the playground. "

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society noun

/səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/

A long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms.

"This society has been known for centuries for its colorful clothing and tight-knit family structure."

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facing verb

/ˈfeɪsɪŋ/

(of a person or animal) To position oneself or itself so as to have one's face closest to (something).

"Face the sun."

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healthcare noun

/ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/ /ˈhɛlθkeɪər/

The prevention, treatment, and management of illness or the preservation of mental and physical well-being through the services offered by the medical, nursing, and allied health professions.

"I think free health care should also cover nearsightedness."