The famine
Example: The famine caused many families to leave their homes.
Definition
"The famine" refers to a severe and widespread scarcity of food that leads to widespread hunger, malnutrition, and often significant social and economic disruption, as seen in historical events where many families suffered or were forced to relocate.
Etymology
The term "the famine" comes from the Old French word 'famine' and Latin 'fames,' both meaning hunger or starvation. Did you know that famines have shaped many societies throughout history, sometimes even changing the course of nations due to the devastating impact of food shortages?
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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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