famine
US /ˈfæmɪn/
・UK /ˈfæmɪn/
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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Long-lasting period of little food in an area
Many people died during a famine in Ireland in the 1840s
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A drastic food shortage in a large area or country.
The threat of famine looms over the region after the crops failed.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A severe scarcity or lack of something.
There is a famine of creativity in the film industry these days.
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India’s Obesity Time Bomb
- Much of India's history has been blighted by famine.
Much of India's history has been blighted by famine.
- Much of India's history has been blighted by famine.
Much of India's history has been blighted by famine.
The King's Christmas Broadcast 2022 ??? - BBC
- be it for those around the world facing conflict, famine, or natural disaster,
be it for those around the world facing conflict, famine, or natural disaster,
- And at this time of great anxiety and hardship, be it for those around the world facing conflict, famine, or natural disaster, or for those at home finding ways to pay their bills and keep their families fed and warm, we see it in the humanity of people throughout our nations and the Commonwealth who so readily respond to the plight of others.
And at this time of great anxiety and hardship, be it for those around the world facing conflict, famine, or natural disaster, or for those at home finding ways to pay their bills and keep their families fed and warm, we see it in the humanity of people throughout our nations and the Commonwealth who so readily respond to the plight of others.
The global food crisis, explained
- It threatens to tip tens of millions of people over the edge into mass hunger and famine
It threatens to tip tens of millions of people over the edge into mass hunger and famine
Renewable Energy Explained in 2 1/2 Minutes
- The best part is that we don't need to compromise our planet to harness it, nor do we have to rely on other nations for these resources, which history has shown to be a contributor to war, famine, and
The best part is that we don't need to compromise our planet to harness it, nor do we have to rely on other nations for these resources, which history has shown to be a contributor to war, famine, and
- which history has shown to be a contributor to war, famine and political instability
which history has shown to be a contributor to war, famine and political instability
What North Korean Defectors Think Of North Korea | ASIAN BOSS
- North Korea experienced a major famine...
North Korea experienced a major famine...
- The famine in the 90's is known as the "Arduous March".
The famine in the 90's is known as the "Arduous March".
Improve your English by working in a charity shop
- famine. So, they put those two words together: "Oxfam", and so, it has been running now for
famine. So, they put those two words together: "Oxfam", and so, it has been running now for
- It started in Oxford and in response to a famine.
It started in Oxford and in response to a famine.
Gaza health ministry says 33 people dead from malnutrition in last 48 hours | BBC News
- Famine is killing people.
Famine is killing people.
- Famine is killing people.
Famine is killing people.
Aid groups warn that ‘mass starvation’ is spreading in Gaza | BBC News
- Israel has acknowledged the drop in the amount of aid reaching Palestinians, but insisted they were seeing no signs of famine.
Israel has acknowledged the drop in the amount of aid reaching Palestinians, but insisted they were seeing no signs of famine.
- Israel has acknowledged the drop in the amount of aid reaching Palestinians, but insisted they were seeing no signs of famine.
Israel has acknowledged the drop in the amount of aid reaching Palestinians, but insisted they were seeing no signs of famine.
Israel continues military assault in Gaza's Deir al-Balah | BBC News
- And this is the only reason why famine was averted earlier this year.
And this is the only reason why famine was averted earlier this year.
- and this is the only reason why famine was averted earlier this year.
and this is the only reason why famine was averted earlier this year.
Time Management with English Subtitle by Randy Pausch, November 2007
- I like to talk about the time famine.
I like to talk about the time famine.
- And I like the word famine because it's a little bit like thinking about Africa.
And I like the word famine because it's a little bit like thinking about Africa.