Deprivation

noun

/dɛp.ɹɪ.veɪʃən/

Word Frequency: 5.4

Definitions

1.nounThe act of depriving, dispossessing, or bereaving; the act of deposing or divesting of some dignity.

2.nounThe state of being deprived

3.nounThe taking away from a clergyman of his benefice, or other spiritual promotion or dignity.

4.noun(followed by “of”) lack

"He was suffering from deprivation of sleep."

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