famines

Meanings

• noun

  A severe shortage of food, caused by natural or human factors, leading to starvation and malnutrition.

  - "The famine in Ethiopia lasted for several years, resulting in the deaths of millions."
  - "Drought and conflict contributed to the famine in Somalia, which affected over a million people."

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Variants

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famine , famines

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Etymology

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From Old French faim 'hunger', from Latin famen.

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Trivia

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1. The Great Famine in Ireland from 1845 to 1852, also known as the Irish Potato Famine, resulted in the deaths of about one million people and the emigration of another million.

2. The term 'famine' is also used metaphorically to describe a lack or scarcity of something other than food, such as a famine of knowledge or a famine of ideas.

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Related Concepts

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1. food crisis: A situation where a population does not have consistent access to adequate food for a healthy and active life.

2. drought: A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water scarcity and potential crop failure.

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Culture

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Famines have been depicted in literature and art, such as John Donne's poem 'The Flea' and Dorothea Lange's photograph 'Migrant Mother'. They have also been the subject of numerous humanitarian efforts and relief organizations.

How to Memorize "famines"

1. visualize
   

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

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'famines' with 'hunger' and 'starvation' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Famine starts with F' to remember the word.

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