Underclass (noun)

1. A social class comprising people who are considered to be at the bottom of the social and economic hierarchy, often characterized by poverty, lack of education, and limited opportunities.
2. A group of people who are considered to be socially and economically disadvantaged in comparison to the rest of society.

Origin:

The word "underclass" is a combination of the word "under" and the word "class". it first appeared in the late 19th century and was used to describe a social class that is considered to be beneath the main working class in terms of economic and social status.

Examples:

1. The underclass of this country is often overlooked by those in power.
2. The poverty rate among the underclass is alarmingly high.
3. Many people from the underclass struggle to access basic services such as healthcare and education.
4. The government's policies to help the underclass have had little effect.
5. The underclass is often stigmatized and discriminated against by society.