Word
deprivation
Phoneticsde·pri·va·tion, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌdɛpɹəˈveɪʃən/
UK/dɪpɹɪvˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
01the state of lacking something
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. a situation where you do not have enough of something important, such as sleep, food, or money.
n. the state of being without something necessary or desirable; often uncountable when referring to a general condition.
“After three days of sleep deprivation, he found it hard to focus on his work.”
“Chronic sleep deprivation can lead to significant cognitive impairment and long-term health complications if left unaddressed by medical professionals.”
Synonyms
02poverty or hardship
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Academic
n. the state of living without the basic things people need to be healthy and happy.
n. the damaging lack of material and social resources; often used in a socio-economic context to describe poverty.
“The charity works in areas of extreme social deprivation to help families in need.”
“The government's new policy aims to tackle urban deprivation by investing in local infrastructure and educational programmes for disadvantaged youth.”
Antonyms
03the act of taking away
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Formal · Technical
n. the act of taking something away from someone or preventing them from having it.
n. the act of depriving or dispossessing someone of a right, power, or possession.
“The prisoner complained about the deprivation of his legal rights.”
“The court ruled that the arbitrary deprivation of property without due process was a violation of constitutional law.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “deprivation” in context.
Adjective
01. social deprivation
“The government is introducing new policies to combat social deprivation in inner-city areas.”
adj + noun
Real-World Examples
“That could make weight management easier for some people by reducing the sense of deprivation that can come with traditional calorie-cutting approaches.” “The court issued a deprivation order on 8 June - that the farmer must have the animals removed from his ownership.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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