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famine

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famine

(noun)

Meaning

severe shortage of food

Example

"During the drought, the region faced a devastating famine that affected thousands."

Synonyms

scarcityhunger

Antonyms

plentyabundance

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'fames', meaning hunger.
Related word forms
  • noun: famished

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