privation

noun
UK: /ˌpraɪˈveɪʃən/
US: /ˌpraɪˈveɪʃən/

  1. The lack of basic things that people need to live comfortably.

    1. They suffered privation during the war due to food shortages
    2. Economic privation can lead to social unrest and instability in the region.

  2. The state of being without something that is considered necessary or desirable.

    1. Children suffered from sleep privation during the loud celebration
    2. The long period of artistic privation in the country ended with the new regime.

Synonyms

deprivation hardship want destitution need poverty

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "privation" in English means: The lack of basic things that people need to live comfortably., The state of being without something that is considered necessary or desirable..

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

Synonyms for "privation": deprivation, hardship, want, destitution, need, poverty.

Example usage of "privation": "They suffered privation during the war due to food shortages". More examples on the page.