deprivation

UK
/ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən/
US
/ˌdɛprəˈveɪʃən/
deprivationnoun
deprivations
pl
Translations
The deprivation of basic human rights is a serious issue.
Лишение основных прав человека является серьезной проблемой.
Sleep deprivation can lead to serious health problems.
Недостаток сна может привести к серьезным проблемам со здоровьем.
Definitions
The state of lacking or doing without something that is needed or desired.
The deprivation of basic human rights is a serious issue in many parts of the world.
The condition of being deprived of something, especially of a necessity or a right.
Sleep deprivation can lead to serious health problems over time.
deprivationadjective
UK
/ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən/
US
/ˌdɛprəˈveɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to deprivation.
Definitions
Relating to or characteristic of deprivation when used before another noun.
The researchers used a deprivation index to measure poverty levels.