Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
directly-affected
Adjective
/dəˈrɛktli-əˈfɛktɪd/
Definition
Someone or something that is immediately influenced or impacted by a particular situation or event.
Examples
- Many directly-affected residents spoke at the town hall meeting.
- The policy changes will benefit those who are directly-affected by the new law.
- In emergencies, directly-affected individuals often require immediate assistance.
Meaning
The term ‘directly-affected’ refers to individuals or entities that experience a direct impact from an occurrence, as opposed to those who may be indirectly influenced.
Synonyms
- immediately impacted
- explicitly influenced
- primary affected
