catastrophe (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /kəˈtæstrəfi/
Definition
A sudden event that causes great damage or suffering; a disaster.
Examples
The oil spill was an environmental catastrophe.
The company faced financial catastrophe after the scandal.
A nuclear catastrophe could threaten all life on Earth.
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