food insecurity

American  

[food in-si-kyoor-i-tee] / ˈfud ɪn sɪˈkjʊər 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

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food insecurity

Sahel countries are among the most vulnerable to rising temperatures, while many are already grappling with armed conflict, food insecurity and widespread poverty.

From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026

Food insufficiency is considered more severe than food insecurity, defined as having access to food but worrying about it running out or not being nutritious enough.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026

The conflict could push an additional 45 million people into acute food insecurity, bringing the total to 363 million.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026

Solis’ office organized Wednesday’s drive-through food distribution as part of a partnership launched last month with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to address growing food insecurity in her district.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026

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 "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste