PRIVATION


Meaning of PRIVATION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ praɪˈveɪʃən ]

n. 1 lack of the comforts or necessities of life (suffered many privations). 2 (often foll. by of) loss or absence (of a quality). [ME f. L privatio (as PRIVATE)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.