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tsunami

/tʌnəmi/ noun · British & US
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What does tsunami mean?

noun

A large and often destructive ocean wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption, or a sudden and powerful movement of water in a river or lake.

Example

"The tsunami warning system was activated after the earthquake, and people were evacuated from the coastal areas."

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