1. deprived of land, property, or possessions

1. people who have been deprived of their land or possessions
Usage: used with ‘the’

Examples

• The dispossessed farmers were forced to leave their ancestral lands.
• Many families became dispossessed during the economic crisis.
• The government created programs to help the dispossessed find new homes.
• She worked with dispossessed communities in rural areas.
• The dispossessed often struggle to rebuild their lives.
• Historical records show how indigenous peoples were dispossessed of their territories.
• Aid organizations focus on helping the dispossessed regain stability.