Dictionary entryCEFR B1noun
tragedy
IPA pronunciation: /ˈtrædʒədi/
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трагедия
English definition
A very sad event that causes suffering or death.
Example
The earthquake was a tragedy that destroyed the entire town.
Collocations
- personal tragedy
- tragedy strikes
- avoid tragedy
- Greek tragedy
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