Definition of ivory tower Ivory tower

i•vo•ry tow•er

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What does ivory tower mean?

Noun
ivory tower - 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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ivory tower (Noun)
A sheltered, overly- academic existence or perspective, implying a disconnection or lack of awareness of reality or practical considerations.
ivory tower (Adjective)
Seperated from reality and practical matters; overly academic.

ivory tower
A sheltered, overly-academic existence or perspective, implying a disconnection or lack of awareness of reality or practical considerations.