famine

Meanings

• noun

  A widespread scarcity of food caused by drought, war, or other means.

  - "The famine in Ethiopia affected millions of people."
  - "Famine is a major cause of death and displacement in many parts of the world."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfæmɪn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with famine
tame , game , flame

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Variants

List of all variants of famine that leads to same result
famine , famines

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Etymology

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From Old French faim, meaning 'hunger'.

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Trivia

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1. The Great Famine in Ireland, also known as the Irish Potato Famine, lasted from 1845 to 1852.

2. Famine is a common theme in religious texts, including the Bible and Hindu epics.

3. Famine can also refer to a scarcity of other resources, such as water or fuel.

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Related Concepts

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1. food crisis: A situation where a large population is at risk of food shortages and malnutrition.

2. famine relief: Efforts to provide food and other aid to people affected by famine.

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Culture

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Famine has been a recurring theme in literature and art, often used to depict the harsh realities of poverty and suffering. It has also been used as a metaphor for various hardships and struggles.

How to Memorize "famine"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize long lines of hungry people, empty plates, and barren fields to memorize the concept of famine.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word famine with images of suffering and hardship to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'F is for Famine, F stands for Food' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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