Deprivation

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dÉ›p.ɹɪ.veɪʃən/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Full definition of deprivation

Noun

1. (countable) The act of depriving, dispossessing, or bereaving; the act of deposing or divesting of some dignity.
2. (uncountable) The state of being deprived; privation; loss; want; bereavement.
3. (countable) The taking away from a clergyman of his benefice, or other spiritual promotion or dignity.
4. (followed by “of”) lackHe was suffering from deprivation of sleep.

Usage notes

Distinguish from depravation.