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deprivation

[ dep-ruh-vey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act of depriving.
  2. the fact of being deprived. deprive.
  3. dispossession; loss.
  4. removal from ecclesiastical office.


deprivation

/ ˌɛɪˈɪʃə /

noun

  1. an act or instance of depriving
  2. the state of being deprived

    a cycle of deprivation and violence

    social deprivation

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ԴDzd··tDz noun
  • d··tDz noun
  • -r·tDz noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of deprivation1

First recorded in 1525–35; from Medieval Latin ŧīپō-, stem of ŧīپō, from ŧī(ܲ) “deprived” (past participle of ŧī “to deprive”; deprive ) + -ion
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The writer adds that, in his opinion, this is partly due to language deprivation, resulting from deaf children not being given access to the language they're most comfortable with from a young age.

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On average, so-called "childcare deserts", external have lower household incomes and higher levels of deprivation than other areas.

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But he says when it comes to men's health it is important to pay particular attention to the impact of deprivation.

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She says deprivation orders, which would strip offenders of this right, are not used enough.

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A magistrate in Sheffield since 1996, he has campaigned for issues such as improving equality and inclusion in sport, supporting mental health and tackling deprivation.

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