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famine
[fam-in]
noun
extreme and general scarcity of food, as in a country or a large geographical area.
any extreme and general scarcity.
Synonyms: , , , ,extreme hunger; starvation.
famine
/ ˈæɪ /
noun
a severe shortage of food, as through crop failure or overpopulation
acute shortage of anything
violent hunger
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of famine1
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Example Sentences
The internet is down forever, crops are dying, bees are extinct, the weather is erratic and famine is beginning to plague the world.
With Gaza on the brink of famine, it is clear that Israel has violated laws that say civilians should be protected, not starved.
The UN has not said who was responsible, but explained that the convoy was attacked while waiting to leave for el-Fasher, a beseiged city where famine conditions have been reported.
A UN-backed assessment has said Gaza's entire population is at "critical risk" of famine, with Ms Efeta saying two million people are in "desperate need" of food.
The next day, he said Israel would also ease the blockade and allow a "basic" amount of food into Gaza to prevent a famine.
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