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# deprived area

noun phrase (a deprived area, deprived areas)

«deprived area» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism, official, UK) a poor neighbourhood with low incomes, few jobs, and poor services.

### In the lessons

Official word in UK government, charities and news; polite and neutral; also «disadvantaged area». UK mainly.

### Examples

- The charity works in deprived areas of the city.
- Schools in deprived areas get extra money.
- He grew up in one of the most deprived areas in the country.
- The council plans new parks in deprived areas.
- Deprived areas often have fewer doctors.
- The report compared children in deprived and wealthy areas.

### Note

It means «poor area». Calling people from there «deprived» can sound unkind.