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Ivory tower
/ˈaɪvəɹi ˈtaʊə/
A sheltered, overly-academic existence or perspective, implying a disconnection or lack of awareness of reality or practical considerations.
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noun
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A sheltered, overly-academic existence or perspective, implying a disconnection or lack of awareness of reality or practical considerations.
"Such a proposal looks fine from an ivory tower, but it could never work in real life."
adjective
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Separated from reality and practical matters; overly academic.
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