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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.

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  • noun a region whose population is affected by a general disaster

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