Definition of Disaster Area in English :

Define Disaster Area in English

Disaster Area meaning in English

Meaning of Disaster Area in English

Pronunciation of Disaster Area in English

Disaster Area pronunciation in English

Pronounce Disaster Area in English

Disaster Area

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Noun

1. disaster area

a region whose population is affected by a general disaster

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Disaster Area

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noun
1. 
an area affected by a disaster, usually a natural disaster
The region has been declared a disaster area.
2. informal
a person or place characterized by disorder
His office was a disaster area of papers and full ashtrays.
Parts of the sport are complete disaster areas. The quality of competitions has declined.
Japan is a disaster area for investors.
Japan has been a disaster area for more than a decade for investors as the economy headed towards recession and the imprudence of bankers and borrowers was revealed.
He's a nice old rascal but a disaster area as a politician.
He's a walking disaster area.
He is a walking disaster area who reminds one not so much of Keir Hardie as Laurel and Hardy.

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Disaster Area

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n.
An area that qualifies for emergency governmental aid as a result of a catastrophe, such as an earthquake or flood.

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