food insecurity

American  

[food in-si-kyoor-i-tee] / ˈfud ɪn sɪˈkyʊər ɪ ti /

noun

1. an economic and social condition of limited or uncertain access to adequate food.

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Other Word Forms

• food insecure food-insecure adjective

Etymology

Origin of food insecurity

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

The World Food Programme estimates that a quarter of Somalia's population, including Somaliland -- 4.4 million people -- are facing severe food insecurity as a result.

From Barron's

In the greater Washington area, some 36 percent of households experienced food insecurity in the past year, according to the Capital Area Food Bank.

From Barron's

More than two million people across 23 counties in Kenya are facing worsening food insecurity after the October–December short rains failed, with rainfall two-thirds below average.

From Barron's

Some decried their use as a way for biochemical companies to make money; others declared that GMOs would save the world from famine and food insecurity.

From Literature

A community organisation has started a food initiative aimed at improving nutrition, reducing meat intake and supporting families facing food insecurity.

From BBC