Meaning
deprivation
- the loss, absence, or withholding of something needed or desired
- a state of hardship resulting from a lack of basic necessities
In a sentence
La privazione del sonno può causare gravi problemi di concentrazione.
Sleep deprivation can cause serious concentration problems.
Quella famiglia ha affrontato molti anni di sacrifici e privazioni.
That family faced many years of sacrifices and deprivations.
Nessun individuo dovrebbe subire un'ingiusta privazione dei propri diritti.
No individual should suffer an unjust deprivation of their rights.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| privazione | feminine · singular |
| privazioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Regular feminine noun ending in -zione; plural is 'privazioni'.
- Often used in the plural to mean 'hardships' or 'sacrifices'.