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Poor Relation

Noun (1):

A person who is considered inferior or less important in a family or social group.

Sample Sentence: The education level of the poor relation was often mocked by the rest of the family.

Noun (2):

A person or group that receives less attention, resources, or support in comparison to others.

Sample Sentence: The arts program in the school is often seen as a poor relation, receiving minimal funding and inadequate facilities.

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