Definition of "disempowered" [disempowered]

• Simple past tense and past participle of disempower. (verb)

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• "They appear not to understand the stark reality that in terms of the socio - economic physiognomy of our country, the most "disempowered" in our society are the millions who were the victims of centuries of colonialism and apartheid."
• "They appear not to understand the stark reality that in terms of the socio-economic physiognomy of our country, the most "disempowered" in our society are the millions who were the victims of centuries of colonialism and apartheid."
• "Most grants are dedicated to programs that benefit the disadvantaged and '' disempowered '' members of the community."