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privation

/praɪˈveɪʃn/noun

उच्चारण प्राइवेशन

अभाव, तंगी, कष्ट, वंचना

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noun
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    [U/C, usually plural] formal

    a lack of the basic things that people need for living, such as food and warmth

    अभाव, तंगी, कष्ट, वंचना

    • The refugees suffered terrible privations during the long march.
    • He grew up in privation but never lost hope.

    Synonyms hardship deprivation want poverty destitution

    Opposite comfort luxury affluence plenty

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Do not confuse privation (lack of basic needs) and privatisation (transfer of ownership from the government to private companies).

Privation (मूलभूत ज़रूरतों का अभाव) और privatisation (सरकारी स्वामित्व को निजी कंपनियों को सौंपना) में भ्रमित न हों।