Definition starvation in American English

starvation noun

[uncountable] noun

/stɑrˈveɪʃ(ə)n/

a situation in which a person or animal suffers or dies because they do not have enough to eat

Example

Millions are threatened by starvation and disease each year.

Synonyms and related words

hunger the hungry appetite accidental death an early grave at the hands of someone

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