Poor
Poor noun - People without possessions or wealth (considered as a group).
Underclass and poor are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Underclass" instead the word "Poor" as a noun or an adjective.
Underclass
Underclass noun - The social class lowest in the social hierarchy.
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Synonyms for Underclass
Poor and underclass are semantically related. You can use "Poor" instead the word "Underclass" as a noun or an adjective.
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Each statist society is noted to have a large underclass - Beltapes on Luna, poor people on the Jovian moons.
Source: Webcomic / Quantum Vibe -
Due to their tendency for muteness and poor intelligence, they form the criminal underclass of Chasm City.
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Many the regions of the world that had depended on bonded labor to support their economies in the past are now beset by all manner of poor social indicators, lagging behind their peers and struggling to overcome the legacy of a vast underclass.
Source: Crippling Overspecialization
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