VORA
VORADictionaryC2Deprivation
CEFR C2 — Proficiency

Deprivation

Definition

(formal) The state of being deprived of something, especially something considered essential for a person's well-being or development; a lack or removal of something that is necessary or desirable. Often used in contexts of social justice, psychology, and human rights.

Example Sentences

1The effects of economic deprivation on mental health have been extensively studied in recent years.
2The new policy aims to address the deprivation of educational opportunities in disadvantaged communities.
3The concept of relative deprivation suggests that people's perceptions of their own deprivation are influenced by comparisons with others.
4The researchers investigated the impact of sensory deprivation on cognitive function in a controlled laboratory setting.
5The human rights report highlighted the widespread deprivation of basic freedoms in the conflict zone, including the right to life, liberty, and security of person.

More C2 Words

🎧 Hear "Deprivation" pronounced & master it with spaced repetition — free →
VORA · Dictionary · Pricing
© 2026 VORA — voralingo.com · English vocabulary mastery from A1 to C2