idiom
ivory tower
EYE-voh-ree TOW-er
ˈaɪvəri ˈtaʊərListen
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Syllable breakdown
ivorytower
Dictionary meaning
A state of privileged isolation detached from practical realities.
Examples
- Critics accused the economists of theorising from an ivory tower, ignoring real-world impacts.
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