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Definition tragedy in British English

tragedy noun

noun
/ˈtrædʒədi/
1

a very sad event that causes people to suffer or die

Example

The trip ended in tragedy.

Example

The measures were designed to prevent any similar tragedies.

1.1

a bad situation that makes people very upset or angry

Example

It's a tragedy that so many young people are out of work.

Synonyms and related words
crisis battle nightmare
2

a play in which people suffer or die, especially one in which the main character dies at the end

Example

Shakespeare's tragedies

Synonyms and related words
adaptation allegory anecdote
2.1

plays of this type

Example

We are studying Greek tragedy.

Synonyms and related words
adaptation allegory anecdote
Definition tragedy in British English