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calamity

/kəˈlæmɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does calamity mean?

noun

A serious and often sudden disaster or misfortune; a great and sudden trouble or affliction.

Example

"The hurricane was a calamity for the coastal town, causing widespread destruction and loss of life."

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