disaster area
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disaster area noun
- An area that has been the site of a natural disaster that receives an official designation entitling residents and organizations within that area to receive relief and benefits.“Much of the central Gulf Coast was declared a disaster area after hurricane Katrina.”
- An area that looks like one that has suffered a natural disaster.“Your room is a disaster area.”
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