deprivation

noun
UK: /ˌdeprɪˈveɪʃən/
US: /ˌdeprɪˈveɪʃən/

  1. The state of lacking basic necessities like food, shelter, or education.

    1. They suffered deprivation during the war.
    2. Childhood deprivation can have lasting effects on a person's development later in life.

  2. The act of taking something important away from someone.

    1. The deprivation of his freedom was a harsh punishment.
    2. Sleep deprivation can severely affect your ability to concentrate on complex tasks.

  3. A state of extreme poverty or hardship.

    1. The family lived in an area marked by deprivation.
    2. Economic deprivation can lead to social unrest and instability within a community.

Synonyms

destitution loss hardship bereavement want denial poverty

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "deprivation" in English means: The state of lacking basic necessities like food, shelter, or education., The act of taking something important away from someone., A state of extreme poverty or hardship..

The phonetic transcription of "deprivation" is /ˌdeprɪˈveɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌdeprɪˈveɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "deprivation": destitution, loss, hardship, bereavement, want, denial, poverty.

Example usage of "deprivation": "They suffered deprivation during the war.". More examples on the page.