privation

Meanings

• Noun

  The state or experience of being deprived or lacking something.

  - "The privation of food and water led to the death of the prisoners."
  - "The loss of sight is a great privation for many people."
  - "The privation of freedom is a fundamental human rights issue."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɹaɪˈveɪʃən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with privation
rives , hives , ives

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Variants

List of all variants of privation that leads to same result
privation , privations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'privare' which means 'to deprive'.

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Trivia

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1. Privation is a common theme in many works of literature, including 'To Kill a Mockingbird' and 'The Great Gatsby'.

2. The term 'privation' is also used in medicine to describe the loss of a specific sense or organ function.

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Related Concepts

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1. poverty: Privation is closely related to poverty, as both refer to a lack of essential resources or means.

2. hardship: Privation is a type of hardship that results from the absence of something necessary.

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Culture

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In literature, privation is often used to describe the hardships and suffering of characters. In art, it can be depicted through images of poverty or famine. In music, it can be expressed through sad or melancholic melodies.

How to Memorize "privation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or group of people experiencing a lack of basic necessities, such as food, water, or shelter.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'privation' with the feeling of emptiness or lack.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People In Voluntary Poverty Are Involuntarily Suffering' to remember the definition of privation.

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