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Famine

Noun:

A severe shortage of food, often resulting in widespread hunger and death.

Example sentence: The country was devastated by the famine, leaving millions of people without adequate food and nourishment.

Adjective:

Relating to or characteristic of a famine.

Example sentence: The famine-stricken region was in desperate need of immediate relief.

Verb:

To experience or suffer from a severe shortage of food.

Example sentence: The war-torn nation was famined for several months, causing immense suffering for its citizens.

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• Books about famine
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