catastrophe
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Definition & Meaning of "catastrophe"in English

Catastrophe
01

a horrible event that causes much suffering and damage

catastrophe definition and meaning
Examples
The earthquake in the region caused widespread devastation and was considered a natural catastrophe.
02

a state of extreme ruin, misfortune, or irreversible damage

Examples
The company was in a catastrophe after years of mismanagement.
03

a sudden, violent, or dramatic change in the earth's surface, such as an earthquake or landslide

Examples
The landslide was a sudden geological catastrophe.
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