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calamite

/kæləmaɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does calamite mean?

noun

A calamite is a rare or obsolete word for a calamity or misfortune. It is a noun that refers to a severe or unfortunate event.

Example

"The company faced a calamite when their main server crashed, causing widespread disruption to their services."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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