desolation

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

Ultimately from Latin dēsōlātiō.

Pronunciation [edit]

Noun [edit]

desolation (plural desolations)

  1. The act of desolating or laying waste; destruction of inhabitants; depopulation.
  2. The state of being desolated or laid waste; ruin; solitariness; destitution; gloominess.
  3. A place or country wasted and forsaken.

Middle French [edit]

Etymology [edit]

Latin dēsōlātiō.

Noun [edit]

desolation f (plural desolations)

  1. desolation; destruction; annihilation.
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