bereft
/bəˈɹɛft/ adjective C2- Pained by the loss of someone. · I was utterly bereft in the months following my wife's death.
- Deprived of, stripped of, robbed of.
- Lacking, devoid of.
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By facilitating direct encounters with exotic wildlife, zoos ostensibly cultivate a profound sense of environmental stewardship among urban populations bereft of authentic natural experiences.
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