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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

deprivation

/dɪˈprɪv.əʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does deprivation mean?

noun

The state of being deprived of something, such as a basic need or a right. A lack or absence of something.

Example

"The city's poverty rate was a result of widespread deprivation of access to education and job opportunities."

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