Meaning of the word maelstrom in English
What does maelstrom mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
maelstrom
US /ˈmeɪl.strəm/
UK /ˈmeɪl.strɒm/
Noun
a situation in which there is great confusion, violence, and destruction:
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The country is gradually being sucked into the maelstrom of civil war.