Definition of Starvation
Starvation
star·va·tion
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the action of depriving someone or something of nourishment, the action of starving someone/something, or an instance of this;
e.g. His starvation of the animals eventually resulted in their death.
(noun)
the state of being deprived of nourishment, the state of being starved, or the suffering and/or death that may result from this;
e.g. To avoid dying of starvation, the settlers began their search for food.
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