The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
adj. Marked by deprivation, especially of economic or social necessities.
adj. Lacking in advantage, opportunity, or experience: "Preschool is designed to give children from educationally deprived households an early boost” ( Jeff Brody).
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental or social influences.
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adj. marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
Word Usage
"The report praised the work of some state schools in deprived areas, which had instituted much more rigorous discipline and, as a result, had seen a marked increase in standards."