devastation
Pronunciation: /ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən/
The English word “devastation” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- The act of devastating, or the state of being devastated; a laying waste.
- Waste or misapplication of the assets of a deceased person by an executor or administrator; devastavit.
Etymology
From Middle French dévastation.
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