famine
|fam/ine|
B2
/ˈfæmɪn/
severe food shortage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'famine' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'famine', where 'faim' meant 'hunger'.
Historical Evolution
'famine' changed from the Old French word 'famine' and eventually became the modern English word 'famine'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'hunger or starvation', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a severe shortage of food resulting in widespread hunger and starvation.
The famine in the region led to a humanitarian crisis.
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Last updated: 2025/03/03 23:06