Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
disprivilege
noun
/dɪsˈprɪv.ɪ.lɪdʒ/
Definition
The state of being deprived of certain rights or privileges that others may enjoy.
Examples
- His disprivilege compared to his peers was evident in the opportunities he missed.
- Many organizations work to combat the disprivilege faced by marginalized communities.
- The disprivilege associated with systemic barriers affects countless individuals daily.
Meaning
Disprivilege refers to a disadvantage or lack of benefits and opportunities usually afforded to others, often due to social or economic inequality.
Synonyms
- disadvantage
- inequity
- deprivation
