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degeneration

/dɪdʒəˈneɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does degeneration mean?

noun

The process of deteriorating or becoming weaker, or a condition of deterioration or decay. A gradual decline or deterioration in the quality or value of something.

Example

"The once-thriving community was a victim of degeneration, as businesses closed and young people moved away."

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