Meaning of the word devastation in English

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devastation

US /ˌdev.əˈsteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌdev.əˈsteɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

damage and destruction:

Example:
If disease is allowed to spread, it will cause widespread devastation.
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