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famine

The correct spelling is famine.

How to pronounce famine

/ˈfæmɪn/
noun

IPA: /ˈfæmɪn/

Say it like: Fam-ine

The correct spelling is famine. Extreme shortage of food in a region.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.Extreme shortage of food in a region.
  2. 2.A period of extreme shortage of food in a region.
  3. 3.Starvation or malnutrition.
  4. 4.Severe shortage or lack of something.

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