distressed area

noun

a region so severely damaged by a flood, hurricane, or other natural catastrophe that its inhabitants need food, clothing, shelter, and economic aid from national charities or the federal government.
depressed area.

Origin of distressed area

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First recorded in 1925–30

Words Nearby distressed area

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How to use distressed area in a sentence

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