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privation
[/praɪˈveɪʃən/]
noun
feminine
pl: privations
privação
1.
the state of being deprived of something considered necessary or desirable
The refugees suffered great privation during their journey.
Os refugiados sofreram grande privação durante sua jornada.
2.
lack or absence of something
Privation of basic necessities led to widespread suffering.
A privação de necessidades básicas levou ao sofrimento generalizado.
3.
hardship or poverty
Despite years of privation, they never lost hope.
Apesar de anos de privação, eles nunca perderam a esperança.
Synonyms
deprivation
hardship
poverty
want
scarcity
lack
Antonyms
abundance
plenty
wealth
affluence
prosperity
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
privação
standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
privação
formal and standard usage
Portugal
privação
standard European Portuguese term
Related Idioms & Phrases
in a state of privation
suffer privation
endure privation
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