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casualty Definition and Meaning in English (casualty definition)

noun
Synonyms:victimfatalityinjured person
Quick Answer • Definition

Casualty definition: A person killed or injured in a war or accident.

Definitions of Casualty

  1. 1noun(formal)

    A person killed or injured in a war or accident.

  2. 2noun(standard)

    A person or thing badly affected by an event or situation; a loss or damage.

Example Sentences

casual

“There were many casualties in the earthquake.”

business

“The company suffered heavy casualties during the economic downturn.”

formal

“He was listed as a casualty of the war.”

Synonyms

victimfatalityinjured personloss

Antonyms

survivorunharmed person

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pluralcasualties

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