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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

evacuation

/ɪˌvækjʊˈeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does evacuation mean?

noun

The act of moving people away from a place, especially one that is in danger, or the state of being moved away from a place. The removal of people from a place, especially one that is in danger.

Example

"The evacuation of the city was carried out quickly and efficiently."

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