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disaster area

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disaster area noun
plural disaster areas
disaster area
noun
plural disaster areas
Britannica Dictionary definition of DISASTER AREA
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: an area where there has been a major disaster (such as a flood, tornado, or earthquake) and where people can receive special help from the government (such as money to rebuild homes or emergency supplies)
informal : a place that is very messy or dirty