Added 9 October 2026
deprivation
/ˌdɛp.ɹɪˈveɪʃən/ noun
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about deprivation at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- The act of depriving, dispossessing, or bereaving. The act of deposing or divesting of some dignity; in particular the taking away from a clergyman of his benefice, or other spiritual promotion or dignity.
- The act of deposing or divesting of some dignity; in particular the taking away from a clergyman of his benefice, or other spiritual promotion or dignity.
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The state of being deprived; lack.
He was suffering from deprivation of sleep.