CEFR B2

starvation

noun

Meaning

The condition of suffering or dying due to extreme lack of food.

Examples

The refugees were suffering from starvation and dehydration.
Starvation is a serious problem in many parts of the world.

Synonyms: hunger, malnutrition, inanition

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starvation (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /stɑːrˈveɪʃn/

Definition

The condition of suffering or dying due to extreme lack of food.

Examples

The refugees were suffering from starvation and dehydration.
Starvation is a serious problem in many parts of the world.
The prolonged famine led to widespread starvation among the population.

How to Use starvation

starvation diet (collocation): A diet that severely restricts calorie intake, often to an unhealthy degree. — "He tried a starvation diet to lose weight quickly, but it was unsustainable."
starvation wages (collocation): Wages that are so low that they are barely enough to live on. — "The workers protested against the starvation wages offered by the company."

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