disenfranchised
adjective
dis·en·fran·chised
ˌdis-in-ˈfran-ˌchīzd 
: deprived of some right, privilege, or immunity
Tough, resourceful, and determined to help her disenfranchised and disenchanted students learn how to learn and love it, Johnson employs a barrage of techniques.—
Donna Seaman
Donna SeamanThe National Alliance for the Mentally Ill does what it can, but the millions of mentally ill remain the least supported, the most disenfranchised, and the most excluded people in our society today.—Oliver Sacks
Oliver Sacks
especially
: deprived of the right to vote
The value of the right to vote, however, given the reality of racial voting patterns, will depend on whether it translates into political power and influence for the previously disenfranchised minority. —Alan Freeman
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As part of this collaboration, a percentage of the purchase price from sales benefits Creative Futures Collective, an organization working to empower creatives from disenfranchised and underrepresented communities.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 16 Aug. 2024
At the same time, research also shows that online forums and communities can help improve mental health for LGBTQ+ and other disenfranchised kids.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 25 July 2024
The neoliberal New York Times also is noticeably, unprofessionally hostile toward Sanders for his ideals and desire to truly help disenfranchised, low- or no-income Americans.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 July 2024
Embroiled in an upbringing marked by the rousing pliability of her parents, Hernandez was raised in a disenfranchised neighborhood, ultimately instilling in her a profound passion for improving her surroundings.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 18 July 2024
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Booth Moore, WWD, 16 Aug. 2024
At the same time, research also shows that online forums and communities can help improve mental health for LGBTQ+ and other disenfranchised kids.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 25 July 2024
The neoliberal New York Times also is noticeably, unprofessionally hostile toward Sanders for his ideals and desire to truly help disenfranchised, low- or no-income Americans.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 July 2024
Embroiled in an upbringing marked by the rousing pliability of her parents, Hernandez was raised in a disenfranchised neighborhood, ultimately instilling in her a profound passion for improving her surroundings.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 18 July 2024
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“Disenfranchised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disenfranchised. Accessed 27 Aug. 2024.
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