Definition of the word disaster area

Definition of the word disaster area

Pronunciation of vocabulary disaster area

disaster areanoun
khu vực thiên tai
/dɪˈzɑːstər eəriə//dɪˈzæstər eriə/

Origin of the word disaster area

The term "disaster area" originally appeared in the context of international assistance after natural catastrophes. It was coined by the United Nations in the 1960s as a way to describe regions that have been struck by natural disasters and require external aid. The term "disaster" itself is derived from the Latin word "disasterum" meaning "calamitous event," while "area" is a spatial term referring to a specified region or location. The use of the term "disaster area" has expanded beyond natural disasters to include man-made and technological catastrophes that threaten public safety, the environment, and economic prosperity. Today, the term has become a widely recognized and commonly used phrase in both national and international disaster management and response efforts.

Example of vocabulary disaster areanamespace

a place where a disaster has happened and that needs special help

một nơi xảy ra thảm họa và cần sự giúp đỡ đặc biệt

Only rescue workers are allowed into the disaster area.
Chỉ có nhân viên cứu hộ mới được phép vào khu vực thảm họa.
The area has been declared a disaster zone.
Khu vực này đã được tuyên bố là vùng thảm họa.

a place or situation that has a lot of problems, is a failure, or is badly organized

một nơi hoặc tình huống có nhiều vấn đề, là một sự thất bại hoặc được tổ chức kém

Housing is another disaster area for the government.
Nhà ở cũng là một lĩnh vực thảm họa đối với chính phủ.
His office was a disaster area with papers piled everywhere.
Văn phòng của anh ấy là một nơi hỗn loạn với giấy tờ chất đống khắp nơi.