famine
word
Definition
A famine is a severe shortage of food in a region, causing many people to suffer or die from hunger.
Usage & Nuances
"Famine" is a formal term, often used in news, history, and humanitarian contexts. Common: "suffer from famine," "famine relief." Do not confuse with "hunger" (a general state); "famine" is a crisis involving many people.
Spanish: hambrunaPortuguese (BR): fome (crise alimentar)Portuguese (PT): fome (crise alimentar)Chinese (Simplified): 饥荒Chinese (Traditional): 飢荒Hindi: अकालArabic: مجاعةBengali: দুর্ভিক্ষRussian: голодJapanese: 飢饉Vietnamese: nạn đóiKorean: 기근Turkish: kıtlıkUrdu: قحطIndonesian: kelaparan
Example Sentences
Stories of the great famine have been passed down for generations.
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The country suffered a terrible famine last year.
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Many people died because of the famine.
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The government sent food to help with the famine.
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After months without rain, a famine broke out across the region.
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International aid organizations are working to prevent another famine.
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