The famine
Example: The famine caused many families to lose their homes and food.
Definition
"The famine" refers to a severe and prolonged shortage of food in a region, resulting in widespread hunger, malnutrition, and often death. It typically disrupts society, causing economic hardship and forcing families to struggle for survival, as seen in historical crises.
Etymology
The term "the famine" originates from the Old French word 'famine,' which itself comes from the Latin 'fames,' meaning hunger or starvation. Did you know that the word has been used since the Middle Ages to describe catastrophic food shortages that impacted entire populations?
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"The famine" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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