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Definition of «privation»

Privation refers to the state or condition of being deprived, lacking, or absent. It can be used in various contexts such as referring to a deficiency or absence of something that is normally present, or an impairment or loss of function. In philosophy and psychology, privation is often associated with the concept of deprivation, which refers to the negative impact on development and well-being when individuals are denied their basic needs, such as food, shelter, safety, love, and education.

Usage examples

  1. Many people in developing countries suffer from privation, lacking access to basic necessities such as clean water, food, and shelter.
  2. The child's impoverished upbringing was characterized by constant privation, as they had to go without proper meals and warm clothing.
  3. The prolonged war brought privation to the entire nation, resulting in shortages of essential supplies and widespread poverty.
  4. The prisoner endured months of privation in solitary confinement, with minimal human contact and deprived conditions.
  5. The economic recession brought financial privation to countless families, forcing them to make difficult choices and cut back on their expenses.
  6. Some individuals voluntarily undergo periods of privation, such as fasting for religious or health reasons, to promote discipline and self-control.
  7. The harsh winter conditions and lack of heating led to a state of privation for the homeless population, who had to endure freezing temperatures on the streets.
  8. The political regime imposed strict restrictions, leading to media privation and limited freedom of speech for citizens.
  9. The hikers embarked on a challenging expedition, enduring weeks of privation as they trekked through remote and harsh environments.
  10. The elderly widow lived a life of privation, relying on meager pensions and struggling to meet her basic needs.

Sentences with «privation»

  • Biel had accepted Peter Lombard's view that original sin involved a fundamentally disordered desire instead of the definition held by St. Augustine, St. Anselm and St. Thomas Aquinas that original sin is rooted in privation of grace, and does not fundamentallycorrupt our nature. (faith.org.uk)
  • The Cure of Ars (no stranger to mortification) says, «Fasting does not consist solely of privations in the way of eating and drinking but of denying ourselves what pleases us most.» (faith.org.uk)
  • This suggested that they were suffering from privation, rather than deprivation, which Rutter suggested was far more deleterious to the children. (simplypsychology.org)
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