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privation

noun

prī-ˈvā-shən

Definition of privation

as in deprivation

the state of being robbed of something normally enjoyed the constant privation of sleep was starting to affect my work

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Recent Examples of privation The novel emphasizes that these conditions of privation and dispossession are themselves a vicious inheritance, that bloodshed and conquest have long characterized the story of this land. — Rachel Vorona Cote, Vulture, 2 June 2026 Meanwhile, the European settlers, underprepared for actual conditions in the region, suffered great privations, and only 1,500 remained by 1832. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026 Diaries kept by Eugenia Zieber describe the privations of the trail, chief among them the frequent deaths of fellow travelers. — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025 Even the smallest diversions seem to make a difference, a testament to the monkeys’ loneliness and privation. — Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for privation

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Crucially, Brenners isn’t some communal-dining deprivation retreat.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026
Rather than centering on deprivation, the program emphasizes creating space for mental clarity and balance.

— Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

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Because of a lack of variety in Halal restaurants, neither of the men had tried barbecue besides brisket before their trip.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
Fast growth and lack of warnings compound disaster Steiner said about 10% of Nepal’s power production was located in the valley affected by the latest disaster.

— Sibi Arasu, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

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