famine Meaning & Definition
/ˈfæm.ɪn/
What Does Famine Mean?
Famine is used as a noun meaning Extreme shortage of food in a region. It is also used to mean A period of extreme shortage of food in a region.
Famine in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈfæm.ɪn// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | dearth and shortage |
| Plural | famines |
Famine Definition (Noun)
- Extreme shortage of food in a region.
- A period of extreme shortage of food in a region.
- Starvation or malnutrition.
- Severe shortage or lack of something.
Synonyms of Famine
Famine synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Famine
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Famine in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
famine (countable and uncountable, plural famines)
Words That Rhyme With Famine
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Origin of Famine
Borrowed from Middle French famine, itself from the root of Latin fames.
Pronouncing Famine
The standard pronunciation of famine is //ˈfæm.ɪn//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Famine
What part of speech is famine?
Famine is a noun.
What is another word for famine?
You can replace famine with words such as dearth and shortage. See the full list of famine synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of famine?
The plural of famine is famines.