Defenition of the word ivory tower

• Defenition of the word ivory tower

  • A sheltered, overly-academic existence or perspective, implying a disconnection or lack of awareness of reality or practical considerations.
  • a state of mind that is discussed as if it were a place; "he lived in the ivory tower of speculation"; "they viewed universities as ivory towers"
  • a state of mind that is discussed as if it were a place

Hypernyms for the word ivory tower

• • cognitive state
  • state of mind

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