Meaning & use
Casualties
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People who are killed, wounded, or missing as a result of an accident, disaster, or military action.
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The earthquake caused hundreds of casualties across the region.
Military reports listed the number of casualties from the battle.
A note on using this word
The term covers both deaths and injuries, so 'casualties' does not always mean fatalities alone.
Words with a similar meaning
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