fatalities
word · lemma: fatality
Definition
Fatalities are deaths caused by accidents, violence, disasters, or other tragic events.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally, often in news, reports, or statistics. Describes the number of people who died in events like accidents or disasters, not from natural causes or disease. Common collocations: 'traffic fatalities', 'reported fatalities', 'number of fatalities'.
Spanish: muertes - fallecimientos (por accidente)Portuguese (BR): fatalidades - mortes (por acidente)Portuguese (PT): fatalidades - mortes (por acidente)Chinese (Simplified): 死亡人数 - 死亡事件Chinese (Traditional): 死亡人數 - 死亡事件Hindi: मृत्यु - मौतें (दुर्घटना में)Arabic: وفيات
Example Sentences
There were three fatalities in the car accident.
basic
The earthquake caused many fatalities.
basic
Officials reported five fatalities after the fire.
basic
Thankfully, there were no fatalities in yesterday's storm.
natural
Road safety improvements have helped reduce traffic fatalities.
natural
Rescue teams worked through the night to prevent more fatalities.
natural