the Great Starvation

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Definition

Proper Noun A specific historical famine that occurred in Ireland, primarily caused by a potato crop failure. The event lasted from approximately 1846 to 1851 and resulted in mass death from hunger and a massive wave of emigration.

Usage

This term is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the Irish Potato Famine of the mid-19th century. It is a historical label. * Historical analysis of the Great Starvation focuses on both natural and political causes. * Many Irish families fled to North America during the Great Starvation.

Advanced Usage
  • "The Great Starvation" vs. "The Irish Potato Famine": Both terms refer to the same event. "The Great Starvation" can emphasize the human suffering and perceived political failures, while "The Irish Potato Famine" is a more descriptive, cause-based name.
Variants and Related Words
  • The Irish Famine (n): Another common name for the same event.
  • The Potato Famine (n): A shortened, more general form.
  • An Gorta Mór (n): The Irish-language (Gaeilge) term for the famine, meaning "The Great Hunger."
Synonyms
  • The Irish Potato Famine (n)
  • The Great Hunger (n)
Notes on Meaning

This term has a single, specific historical meaning. It is not used to describe general famines or starvation events elsewhere. Its usage is fixed to the Irish context of 1845-1852.

Noun
  1. a famine in Ireland resulting from a potato blight; between 1846 and 1851 a million people starved to death and 1.6 million emigrated (most to America)

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