Conflagration: meaning, definitions and examples
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conflagration
[ kənˌflæɡˈreɪʃən ]
fire disaster
A conflagration is a large and destructive fire that causes widespread damage.
Synonyms
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.