Deprivation

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Origin

Medieval Latin dēprīvātiōn- (s. of dēprīvātiō ), equiv. to dēprīvāt ( us ) deprived (ptp. of dēprīvāre

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Definition

  • 1: the state of being deprived : privation; especially : removal from an office, dignity, or benefice
  • 2: an act or instance of depriving : loss

Examples

Synomyms

Privation, loss, disadvantage, withdrawal, detriment, distress, hardship, removal, denial

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