Meaning of the word casualty in English

What does casualty mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

casualty

US /ˈkæʒ.uː.əl.ti/

UK /ˈkæʒ.ju.əl.ti/

a person killed or injured in a war or accident

Example:

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There were many casualties in the earthquake.

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The battle resulted in heavy casualties on both sides.

Synonym:

victim fatality injured wounded dead

a person or thing that is badly affected by an event or situation

Example:

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Small businesses are often the first casualties of an economic downturn.

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His reputation was an unfortunate casualty of the scandal.

Synonym:

victim sufferer loser sacrifice