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ivory tower

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1. ivory tower - Noun

2. ivory tower - Adjective

3. ivory tower - Phrase

Meaning

a state of mind that is discussed as if it were a place

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ivory-tower

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he lived in the ivory tower of speculation Source: Internet

they viewed universities as ivory towers Source: Internet

Bakersfield College is no ivory tower. Source: Internet

Instead of a business brain cosseting the creative genius in his ivory tower, Mr. Radboy is more like a wavelength sparring partner, helping to construct a permeable scaffolding for their world. Source: Internet

The liberal justice system just lets everyone off the hook, while overburdened cops are slighted and disrespected at every turn by ivory tower eggheads who don't want to get Tough on Crime. Source: Internet

And I think people can appreciate the Bible whether they have faith or not as long as it is unveiled from its ivory tower. Source: Internet

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