- Privation
- Today's Word
Privation
PRY-vay-shun
Definition
(noun) A state in which essential needs are lacking.
Example
The documentary highlighted the long-term effects of housing privation.
Fun FactPrivation is not just about discomfort—it’s about necessity being stripped away. From privation of sleep to privation of food, shelter, or security, the word describes a foundational level of deprivation. It’s often used in humanitarian, economic, and historical contexts where the absence of basic needs leads to larger consequences.
Today's Popular Words
Privation
- Today's Word
Privation
PRY-vay-shun
Definition
(noun) A state in which essential needs are lacking.
Example
The documentary highlighted the long-term effects of housing privation.
Fun Fact
Privation is not just about discomfort—it’s about necessity being stripped away. From privation of sleep to privation of food, shelter, or security, the word describes a foundational level of deprivation. It’s often used in humanitarian, economic, and historical contexts where the absence of basic needs leads to larger consequences.
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