What is another word for Famines?

Pronunciation: [fˈamɪnz] (IPA)

Famines are severe food shortages that result in widespread malnutrition and starvation. Synonyms for famines include hunger, drought, deprivation, scarcity, destitution, starvation, famine, and dearth. Other words that are commonly associated with famines are desolation, devastation, and suffering. Generally, famines are caused by a combination of factors, including droughts, wars, economic instability, and political unrest. Regardless of the cause, famines have devastating effects on individuals and communities. The lack of access to food and other essential resources can lead to a wide range of health problems, including malnutrition, disease, and even death. As such, it is crucial to address the root causes of famines and provide appropriate interventions to prevent them from occurring in the future.

What are the hypernyms for Famines?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Famines

Each year the provinces which the soldiers could plunder became fewer; severe Famines broke out; large districts such as Dembea, the granary of Gondar and of central Abyssinia, lay waste and uncultivated.
"A Narrative of Captivity in Abyssinia With Some Account of the Late Emperor Theodore, His Country and People"
Henry Blanc
27. Famines in Scotland, i.
"A History of the Four Georges, Volume I (of 4)"
Justin McCarthy
Famines, at this time, occurred very often, and men were glad to be slaves for their own daily bread.
"Old Church Lore"
William Andrews

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