unbanked

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Not having been banked.

2. 2

   Not served by a bank.

   • It targeted the unbanked poor – "the watchmen, tomato sellers and small-scale farmers" whom Mwangi lists as typical customers – with cheap savings accounts and microloans backed by unusual guarantees.
   • But many feel as though it’s a matter of time before the MTA stops accepting cash, like many retailers have, which has essentially excluded people who are unbanked and lack a credit or debit card.
3. 3

   Of a train, not having the assistance of a banker (etymology 3) when climbing a steep…

   Of a train, not having the assistance of a banker (etymology 3) when climbing a steep grade (or bank).

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   1. 4

      simple past and past participle of unbank

The neighborhood

• neighbordebank