Food
famine
noun
Definition
Extreme scarcity of food, often resulting in widespread hunger and death.
In a sentence
“Famine has historically been caused by a combination of natural disasters and political failures.”
Synonyms
starvationfood shortagehunger crisis
Common collocations
- widespread famine
- famine relief
- cause of famine
More from Food
nutrition
noun
The process of obtaining food necessary for health and growth; also the study of food.
cultivation
noun
The action of preparing land and growing crops.
yield
noun
The amount of a crop produced on a piece of land.
pesticide
noun
A chemical substance used to kill pests, especially insects, that damage crops.