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Conflagration: meaning, definitions and examples

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conflagration

 

[ kənˌflæɡˈreɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fire disaster

A conflagration is a large and destructive fire that causes widespread damage.

Synonyms

blaze, firestorm, inferno

Examples of usage

  • The conflagration destroyed several buildings in the city.
  • The firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the conflagration.
  • The conflagration spread rapidly due to strong winds.
  • The conflagration left many families homeless.
  • The authorities declared a state of emergency due to the conflagration.

Translations

Translations of the word "conflagration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conflagração

🇮🇳 आग

🇩🇪 Großbrand

🇮🇩 kebakaran besar

🇺🇦 пожежа

🇵🇱 pożar

🇯🇵 大火災 (だいかさい)

🇫🇷 conflagration

🇪🇸 conflagración

🇹🇷 büyük yangın

🇰🇷 대화재 (대형 화재)

🇸🇦 حريق كبير

🇨🇿 požár

🇸🇰 požiar

🇨🇳 大火灾 (dà huǒzāi)

🇸🇮 požar

🇮🇸 eldur

🇰🇿 үлкен өрт

🇬🇪 დიდი ხანძარი

🇦🇿 böyük yanğın

🇲🇽 conflagración

Word origin

The word 'conflagration' originated in the late 16th century from the Latin word 'conflagratio', which means 'a kindling'. Over time, it evolved to represent a large and destructive fire. The term has been used to describe major fires throughout history, symbolizing both the power and devastation of uncontrolled flames.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,221, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.