privation

noun

Meaning

A state of extreme poverty or the lack of the basic necessities required for a decent life.

Examples

The refugees endured years of privation before finally reaching a safe country.
Living in the wilderness taught him how to survive despite the constant privation of modern comforts.

Synonyms: need, poverty, hardship, destitution

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privation

noun

Pronunciation: /praɪˈveɪʃən/

Definition

A state of extreme poverty or the lack of the basic necessities required for a decent life.

Examples

The refugees endured years of privation before finally reaching a safe country.
Living in the wilderness taught him how to survive despite the constant privation of modern comforts.
The harsh economic sanctions led to widespread privation among the civilian population.

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