Privation: meaning, definitions and examples
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privation
[ prɪˈveɪʃ(ə)n ]
sense
The lack or loss of basic necessities of life, such as food, water, shelter, or clothing.
Synonyms
deprivation, hardship, poverty
Examples of usage
- Many people in developing countries suffer from privation due to poverty.
- After the natural disaster, the survivors faced privation as they struggled to find food and clean water.
- The homeless man experienced privation on the streets, without access to proper shelter or warm clothing.
emotional
The state of being deprived of something essential for emotional well-being, such as love, security, or comfort.
Synonyms
deprivation, destitution, isolation
Examples of usage
- The child's neglect led to emotional privation and a lack of trust in others.
- Growing up without a stable family environment can result in emotional privation and feelings of isolation.
Translations
Translations of the word "privation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 privação
🇮🇳 वंचन
🇩🇪 Entbehrung
🇮🇩 kekurangan
🇺🇦 позбавлення
🇵🇱 pozbawienie
🇯🇵 欠乏
🇫🇷 privation
🇪🇸 privación
🇹🇷 mahrumiyet
🇰🇷 결핍
🇸🇦 حرمان
🇨🇿 strádání
🇸🇰 strádanie
🇨🇳 剥夺
🇸🇮 pomanjkanje
🇮🇸 skortur
🇰🇿 айырылу
🇬🇪 მოკლებულობა
🇦🇿 məhrumiyyət
🇲🇽 privación
Word origin
The word 'privation' comes from the Latin word 'privatio', which means a taking away or deprivation. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to describe the state of being deprived of basic necessities. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass not only physical deprivation but also emotional and psychological lack. The concept of privation has been explored in various philosophical and psychological contexts to understand the impact of lacking essential elements for human well-being.