adjective

dispossessed

Dispossessed (adjective) means having had one's home, land, or property taken away. Example: “Thousands of dispossessed farmers moved to the cities in search of work.”

adjective

Having had one's home, land, or property taken away.

"Thousands of dispossessed farmers moved to the cities in search of work."

How to use dispossessed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLeft without a home or property that was taken away.

Common pairings

dispossessed families newly dispossessed

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Rhymes for dispossessed

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dispossessed” mean?

The word “dispossessed” means having had one's home, land, or property taken away. In plain terms, left without a home or property that was taken away.

How do you use “dispossessed” in a sentence?

Here is “dispossessed” used in a sentence: “Thousands of dispossessed farmers moved to the cities in search of work.”

What part of speech is “dispossessed”?

“Dispossessed” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of dispossessed?

"dispossessed" (adjective) means having had one's home, land, or property taken away.