Casualties: meaning, definitions and examples
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casualties
[ ˈkæʒ.ju.əl.tiːz ]
war
Persons who are killed, injured, or missing in action during a war or other conflict.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The casualties of the battle were devastating.
- There were many casualties in the recent conflict.
accident
Persons who are injured or killed in an accident or disaster.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The train accident resulted in multiple casualties.
- The earthquake caused numerous casualties.
Translations
Translations of the word "casualties" in other languages:
🇵🇹 baixas
🇮🇳 हताहत
🇩🇪 Verluste
🇮🇩 korban jiwa
🇺🇦 втрати
🇵🇱 straty
🇯🇵 犠牲者
🇫🇷 victimes
🇪🇸 bajas
🇹🇷 kayıplar
🇰🇷 사상자
🇸🇦 ضحايا
🇨🇿 oběti
🇸🇰 obete
🇨🇳 伤亡
🇸🇮 žrtve
🇮🇸 mannfall
🇰🇿 шығындар
🇬🇪 დაღუპულები
🇦🇿 tələfat
🇲🇽 bajas
Word origin
The term 'casualties' originated in the 15th century from the Middle French word 'casualte', meaning 'chance, accident, or disaster'. Over time, it evolved to refer to persons who are killed, injured, or affected in various situations, particularly in wars and accidents. The concept of casualties has been an integral part of human history, reflecting the impact of conflicts and disasters on individuals and societies.
See also: casually, casualness, casualty, casualwear.