decimation
🇺🇸
/ˌdesɪˈmeɪʃn/
🇬🇧
/ˌdesɪˈmeɪʃn/
noun
R
the killing of a large part of a group
The decimation of the forest led to a significant loss of wildlife.
R
the severe damage or weakening of something
The economic crisis led to the decimation of many small businesses.
translation
the killing of a large part of a group; the severe damage or weakening of something
Word Forms
Plural
decimations