privation — a state in which things that are essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are scarce or lacking
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a state in which things that are essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are scarce or lacking
Pronunciation (IPA): /praɪˈveɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 음식이나 따뜻함 같은 인간의 기본적 필요가 부족하거나 결핍된 상태, 궁핍
Korean pronunciation: 프라이**베이**션
Example Sentences
- After spending all his money on gaming, Tom experienced the privation of eating instant noodles for three weeks straight.
- The documentary revealed the shocking privation faced by families in the war-torn region.
- She decided that camping was fun until the third day of privation made her miss her comfortable bed.
privation
NOUN//praɪˈveɪʃən//
a state in which things that are essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are scarce or lacking
a mother wraps her two young children in thin blankets as they sit close together on a bare mattress. Their breath is visible in the cold air as they shiver despite being pressed against each other. The empty kitchen shelves and bare cupboards show no food remaining. The broken heater sits silent while frost forms on the cracked windows. The children look up at their mother with worried expressions as she tries to keep them warm. The mother's face shows concern as she pulls the inadequate blankets tighter around her family. a state in which things essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are scarce or lacking
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Origin
From Latin privatio, derived from privare meaning 'to deprive or take away.' The word shares its root with 'private,' originally conveying the sense of being 'deprived' or 'separated' from necessities.
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“After spending all his money on gaming, Tom experienced the privation of eating instant noodles for three weeks straight.”
“The documentary revealed the shocking privation faced by families in the war-torn region.”
“She decided that camping was fun until the third day of privation made her miss her comfortable bed.”
“The novel describes the privation of the Great Depression era through the eyes of a struggling farmer.”
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