Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
someone-lives-in-an-ivory-tower
idiom
/sʌmˈwʌn lɪvz ɪn æn ˈaɪvəri ˈtaʊər/
Definition
A person who is out of touch with reality or unaware of the practicalities of everyday life.
Examples
- Though she has great ideas, her tendency to ignore real-world issues shows that she lives in an ivory tower.
- Many critics argue that politicians often live in ivory towers, disconnected from the struggles of ordinary citizens.
Meaning
The phrase describes individuals who are isolated from the concerns and difficulties of the real world due to their privileged or sheltered existence.
Synonyms
- Out of touch
- Unrealistic
- Detached
