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Starvation

/stɑːˈveɪʃən/noun
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Starvation is the extreme and prolonged lack of food that results in severe malnutrition, physical weakness, and potentially fatal outcomes, affecting both humans and animals. In a broader sense, it can metaphorically describe the deprivation of essential resources in contexts like economics or environmental science, highlighting the fragility of life and the urgency of global aid efforts. This term often evokes empathy and drives initiatives to address inequality and food insecurity worldwide.

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