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deprived

/dɪˈpraɪvd/ adjective · British & US
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What does deprived mean?

adjective

Lacking something that one needs or is entitled to; lacking something that is necessary for a comfortable or normal life.

Example

"Many children in the city were deprived of basic necessities like food and shelter."

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