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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