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 privation privation /praɪˈveɪʃən/

noun

  1. Act of depriving someone of food, money or rights  ( deprivation , privation )
    act of depriving someone of food, money or rights
     Nutritional privation
    nutritional privation
     Deprivation of civil rights
    deprivation of civil rights
  2. A state of extreme poverty  ( deprivation , neediness , privation , want )
    a state of extreme poverty