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famine
/ˈfæmɪn/
noun
głód
Also
klęska głodu(f)
Definition
An extreme shortage of food, leading to widespread starvation and death in a region.
Examples
Millions of people died during the famine.
Miliony ludzi zmarły podczas głodu.
The country is facing a severe famine after years of drought.
Kraj stoi w obliczu dotkliwej klęski głodu po latach suszy.
Synonyms
Collocations
severe faminewidespread faminefamine relief
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