Famine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfæmɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Famine is a noun meaning (uncountable) Extreme shortage of food in a region.
Meaning
(uncountable) Extreme shortage of food in a region.
More Meanings
- (countable) A period of extreme shortage of food in a region.
- Severe shortage or lack of something.
- (dated) Starvation or malnutrition.
Example Sentences
the Lancashire Cotton Famine
His own flesh, however, which he lost by famine, shall be restored to him by Him who can recover even what has evaporated.
Dr. Bhatia pointed out that famine had occurred in all ages and in all societies where means of communication and transport were not developed.
1986, United States Congress, House Select Committee on Hunger, Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Africa, Famine and Recovery in Africa The root causes of the current famine are known: poverty, low health standards.
Word Forms
- famines
Synonyms for famine
Depending on context, synonyms include dearth, shortage.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dearth, shortage, starving, starve, starvation, hunger.
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