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Starvation: meaning, definitions and examples

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starvation

 

[ stษ‘หหˆveษช.สƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

extreme hunger

Starvation is the state of suffering from extreme hunger. It occurs when the body does not get enough nutrients to function properly. Starvation can lead to severe health problems and even death.

Synonyms

famine, hunger, malnutrition

Examples of usage

  • People in the famine-stricken region were facing starvation.
  • The refugees were saved from starvation by the relief efforts.
  • She experienced starvation during her time in the war-torn country.

Translations

Translations of the word "starvation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fome

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅ‚เค–

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hunger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelaparan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะปะพะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gล‚รณd

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฃข้ค“ (ใใŒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท faim

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hambre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตถ์ฃผ๋ฆผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌูˆุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hlad

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlad

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฅฅ้ฅฟ (jฤซ'รจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lakota

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hungur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ˜แƒ›แƒจแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aclฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hambre

Etymology

The word 'starvation' originated from the Middle English word 'sterve', which means 'to die of cold or hunger'. The suffix '-ation' was added to form the noun 'starvation'. The concept of starvation has been a part of human history, with instances of famine and food scarcity leading to mass starvation throughout different periods.

See also: starved.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,454 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.