Privation (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A state of extreme poverty.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Want
• Deprivation
• Neediness

Hypernyms

• Impoverishment
• Poorness

Meaning ²

Act of depriving someone of food or money or rights; "nutritional privation"; "deprivation of civil rights".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Deprivation

Hyponyms

• Pauperisation
• Starving
• Impoverishment