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17 May 2022
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https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/defi...
I don't quite get what "disapproving" represents on this page. Could it be saying that "ivory tower" is only used in a negative manner?
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/defi...
I don't quite get what "disapproving" represents on this page. Could it be saying that "ivory tower" is only used in a negative manner?
I don't quite get what "disapproving" represents on this page. Could it be saying that "ivory tower" is only used in a negative manner?
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17 May 2022
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Yes, it basically means that term is used in a negative way or with negative connotations- i.e., whenever you're disapproving of something/someone.
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Yes, it basically means that term is used in a negative way or with negative connotations- i.e., whenever you're disapproving of something/someone.
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I'm not familiar with how that dictionary is formatted but yes, "ivory tower" is only used to criticize people for not understanding problems that most people have.
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