devastation
AmericanEtymology
Origin of devastation
1425–75; late Middle English < Late Latin dēvastātiōn- (stem of dēvastātiō ), equivalent to Latin dēvastāt ( us ) ( devastate ) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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There has been widespread devastation across the region.
From BBC
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will probably be remembered mainly for Hurricane Melissa and the devastation it caused across Jamaica and Cuba.
From BBC
Massive cleanup efforts began in southern Thailand on Saturday, after the prime minister apologised for widespread devastation caused by the worst flooding in years.
From Barron's
“The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show” promises to combat the world’s devastation with campy magic and mirth that only a queer interpretation of Christmas can provide.
From Los Angeles Times
Californians remember the environmental and economic devastation of past oil spills.
From Barron's
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