famine

language: ru

definitions

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

examples

  1. The famine devastated the region.

    Голод опустошил регион.

  2. They lived in famine.

    Они жили в бедности.