Deprivation

/ˌdeprɪˈveɪʃən/ noun

The state of lacking basic necessities or being denied access to something essential.

From Latin 'de-' (away) + 'privatus' (private, one's own), literally meaning 'taken away from one's own'. Entered English through French, emphasizing loss or absence of what should rightfully belong to someone.

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