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privation

noun
/pɹɪˈveɪʃən/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English privacioun, from Middle French privation, privacion, from Old French privacion, from Latin prīvātiō; compare French privation. See private.

  1. derived from privacion
  2. derived from privation
  3. inherited from privacioun

Definitions

  1. The state of being deprived of or lacking an attribute formerly or properly possessed

    The state of being deprived of or lacking an attribute formerly or properly possessed; the loss or absence of such an attribute.

  2. The state of being very poor, and lacking the basic necessities of life.

    • His [the Native American's] nature is stern, simple and enduring; fitted to grapple with difficulties, and to support privations.
    • Mr. McCarthy wrote for many years in relative obscurity and privation.

  3. The act of depriving someone of such basic necessities

    The act of depriving someone of such basic necessities; deprivation.

  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. Degradation or suspension from an office.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA