Meaning of the word "dearth of" in English

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dearth of

US /ˈdɜrθ əv/
UK /ˈdɜːθ əv/

Phrase

a scarcity or lack of something

Example:
There is a dearth of evidence to support his claim.
The company is facing a dearth of skilled workers.