Meaning of the word "ivory tower" in English

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ivory tower

US /ˈaɪvəri ˈtaʊər/
UK /ˈaɪvəri ˈtaʊər/
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Idiom

1.

a state of privileged seclusion or separation from the facts and practicalities of the real world

Example:
Academics are often accused of living in an ivory tower, disconnected from everyday problems.
It's easy to criticize from your ivory tower, but try to understand the real challenges people face.
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