Meaning of IVORY TOWER
| Pronunciation: | | 'Ivuree'tawur
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| | Definition: | | [n] 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" |
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| | See Also: | | cognitive state, state of mind | |
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| | Related Terms: | | adytum, ashram, cell, cloister, den, hermitage, hideaway, hideout, hiding place, holy of holies, lair, mew, privacy, recess, retreat, sanctum, sanctum sanctorum, secret place |
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