持もたざる

expression, noun-modifying (irregular)

have-not; without possessions

A fixed prenominal expression meaning 'not having' or 'without', often used in contrast to 持てる (those who have). It is a classical negative form of 持つ, now used as a set phrase, especially in economic or social contexts like 持たざる国 (have-not nations).

• 持もたざる者ものは、持もてる者ものから搾さく取しゅされる。

  The have-nots are exploited by the haves.

• 持もたざる国くに々ぐには資し源げんの分ぶん配ぱいを求もとめた。

  The have-not nations demanded a redistribution of resources.