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famine

/ˈfæm.ɪn/

faminenoun

famines

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The famine in the region has led to a humanitarian crisis.

Голод в регионе привел к гуманитарному кризису.

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An extreme scarcity of food in a region, leading to widespread hunger and malnutrition.

The prolonged drought led to a severe famine in the region, affecting thousands of families.

A great shortage or lack of something.

There was a famine of information about the new policy, leaving many people confused.

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famineadjective

/ˈfæm.ɪn/

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., famine relief); normally not gradable.

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Relating to, caused by, or intended to relieve famine (used before a noun).

The charity organized a famine relief campaign.

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