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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun An area that qualifies for emergency governmental aid as a result of a catastrophe, such as an earthquake or flood.
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- noun An area that has been the site of a
natural disaster that receives an official designation entitling residents and organizations within that area to receive relief and benefits. - noun An area that looks like one that has suffered a natural disaster.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a region whose population is affected by a general disaster
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