Famine

usgb/ˈfæmɪn/
noun

A situation when there is not enough food for a large number of people, causing illness and death.

The famine in the country resulted in thousands of deaths.
Visual representation of "famine" - A situation when there is not enough food for a large number of people, causing illness and death.

Often appears as...

  • died of famine
  • caused famine
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Scale of Crisis

Emphasizes the severity and widespread impact of the food shortage on a population.

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International organizations are addressing the famine that has affected millions.
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Humanitarian Context

Often associated with war, drought, or disaster, leading to humanitarian aid responses.

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Aid workers were deployed to alleviate the effects of famine.
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Historical Events

Famines can be historical markers, usually associated with tragedies and past suffering.

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The 1845 famine in Ireland is well-studied in history classes.
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