disaster area

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Word: Disaster Area

Definition: A disaster area is a place that has been severely affected by a significant event, such as a natural disaster (like an earthquake, flood, or hurricane) or a man-made disaster (like a chemical spill or explosion). In these areas, the people often need help because their homes, businesses, and lives have been greatly harmed.

Usage Instructions:

• The term is usually used as a noun.
• You can refer to a specific location (like a town or city) or a broader area (like a region or country).

Example:

• "After the hurricane hit, the government declared the coastal town a disaster area to provide assistance to the affected residents."

Advanced Usage:

• In legal or governmental contexts, "disaster area" can refer to places designated for federal aid or support after a disaster has occurred.
• Example: "The federal government allocated funds to the disaster area to help with rebuilding efforts."

Word Variants:

• Disaster (noun): An event causing great damage or suffering.
• Disastrous (adjective): Something that causes a disaster.
• Disaster relief (noun): Aid given to people affected by a disaster.

Different Meanings:

The term "disaster area" primarily refers to a geographical location affected by a disaster. However, it can also be used informally to describe a situation or place that is very messy or disorganized. - Informal Example: "My room is a disaster area; I need to clean it up!"

Synonyms:

• Catastrophe zone
• Emergency zone
• Affected region

Idioms:

While there aren't specific idioms using "disaster area," you might hear phrases like: - "In the wake of a disaster" – meaning after something bad has happened. - "A recipe for disaster" – meaning a situation that is likely to end badly.

Phrasal Verbs:

There aren’t specific phrasal verbs directly related to "disaster area," but you might find phrases like: - "Clean up after a disaster" – meaning to remove the damage or debris left by a disaster. - "Respond to a disaster" – meaning to take action to help those affected by a disaster.

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Noun

1. a region whose population is affected by a general disaster