transcription, транскрипция: [ praɪveɪʃ(ə)n ]
( privations)
If you suffer privation or privations , you have to live without many of the things that are thought to be necessary in life, such as food, clothing, or comfort. ( FORMAL )
They endured five years of privation during the second world war...
The privations of monastery life were evident in his appearance.
= hardship
N-UNCOUNT : also N in pl