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hunger

hunger · noun

  1. A serious lack of food affecting people over time.

    The organization supports local projects aimed at reducing hunger and poverty.
    The documentary explores how conflict can increase hunger in rural communities.
    They raised money for families facing hunger after losing their income.
    The report treats hunger as both a social and an economic problem.
  • hunger uncountable noun
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