1. a region so severely damaged by a flood, hurricane, or other natural catastrophe that its inhabitants need food, clothing, shelter, and economic aid from national charities or the federal government.
2. See depressed area .
[ 1925-30 ]
1. a region so severely damaged by a flood, hurricane, or other natural catastrophe that its inhabitants need food, clothing, shelter, and economic aid from national charities or the federal government.
2. See depressed area .
[ 1925-30 ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012