B2nounhealthsociety
US/stɑːrˈveɪ.ʃən/
UK/stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/
suffering or death caused by having no food for a long time
In context
Thousands of people faced starvation after the harvest failed.
The prisoners nearly died of starvation in the cold winter.
Aid workers say starvation is spreading in the region.
Words that go with starvation
verb + preposition
- die of starvationMany animals die of starvation in drought years.
verb + noun
- face starvationMillions face starvation without help.
noun + preposition
- on the brink of starvationThe village was on the brink of starvation.
- threat of starvationWar brought the threat of starvation.
noun + noun
- starvation wagesWorkers were paid starvation wages.
- starvation dietA starvation diet is dangerous for your health.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He died from starving.Correct: He died of starvation.