Deprivation Definition

dĕprə-vāshən
noun
A loss.
Webster's New World
A depriving or being deprived.
Webster's New World
A removal of rank or office.
American Heritage

(countable) The taking away from a clergyman of his benefice, or other spiritual promotion or dignity.

Wiktionary
(followed by “of”) Lack.
He was suffering from deprivation of sleep.
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Other Word Forms of Deprivation

Noun

Singular:
deprivation
Plural:
deprivations

Deprivation Sentence Examples

  • Sleep deprivation will not go on forever.

  • Suits to redress the deprivation of privilege secured by the constitution of the United States must be brought in a United States court.

  • They are often targeted on areas of multiple deprivation.

  • Halliwell's Film Guide - Familiar fare of police corruption, drugs and inner-city deprivation, enlivened by its direction and dry wit.

  • All people are able to suffer from sleep deprivation.

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Words Starting With

DDEDEP

Words Ending With

NONION

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Words Starting With D and Ending With N

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11 Letter Words11 Letter Words Starting With D11 Letter Words Ending With N