Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fatality
noun
/fəˈtæləti/
Definition
A fatality refers to a death resulting from an accident or disaster.
Examples
- There was a tragic fatality in the car accident last night.
- Many regions are working to reduce the number of fatalities caused by road traffic.
- The report highlighted the fatalities due to the natural disaster.
Meaning
In general, it signifies the occurrence of death in relation to an event that causes severe harm or loss.
Synonyms
- death
- casualty
- loss
- demise
