dispossessed

Meanings

• Adjective

  Deprived of ownership or possession, often forcibly and illegally.

  - "The Native Americans were dispossessed of their land by European settlers."
  - "After the divorce, she was left dispossessed and penniless."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dispossessed
possessed , deposed , composed

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Variants

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dispossessed , dispossess , dispossesses , dispossessing , dispossession , dispossessions , dispossessor , dispossessors , the dispossessed

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Etymology

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From the past participle of dispossess.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dispossessed' first appeared in English law in the 14th century.

2. The term 'dispossessed' is often used in the context of land rights and property law.

3. The term 'dispossessed' has also been used metaphorically to describe individuals who have lost something valuable, such as a job or a relationship.

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Related Concepts

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1. homeless: Individuals who are dispossessed of a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.

2. refugees: People who are dispossessed of their country and forced to live elsewhere.

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Culture

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The term 'dispossessed' has been used historically to refer to groups of people who have been forcibly removed from their land or homes, often due to colonialism, war, or political upheaval. It is a term that carries significant cultural and historical weight, particularly in the context of social justice and human rights.

How to Memorize "dispossessed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person being forcibly removed from their home and belongings, feeling a sense of loss and despair.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dispossessed' with the feeling of being stripped of something valuable, such as a cherished possession or a sense of security.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym DIPS: Displaced, Involuntary, Persons, Stripped of their belongings.

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