famine

language: en

definitions

  1. noun
    a severe shortage of food resulting in widespread hunger and death
    en: a severe shortage of food resulting in widespread hunger and death
  2. noun
    a state of extreme poverty or distress
    en: a state of extreme poverty or distress

examples

  1. The famine devastated the region.

    The famine devastated the region.

  2. They lived in famine.

    They lived in famine.