ivory tower noun
plural ∼ -ers [count] disapproving : a place or situation in which people make and discuss theories about problems (such as poverty and racism) without having any experience with those problems
▪ The book was written by some college professor who's spent her entire professional life in an ivory tower. — often used before another noun ▪ an ivory-tower intellectual
▪ The book was written by some college professor who's spent her entire professional life in an ivory tower. — often used before another noun ▪ an ivory-tower intellectual
