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Definition of carnage

carnage

/ˈkɑːr.nɪdʒ/
car · nage
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• noun

1

The violent and extensive killing of a large number of people or animals.

Example

"Historians documented the terrible carnage that unfolded during the final siege of the ancient fortress."

2

Widespread chaos, ruin, or severe damage, used figuratively in non-lethal contexts such as financial markets, sports, or severe weather.

Example

"The sudden tech sector crash left widespread financial carnage across global stock markets."

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• Nearby Words

carmel river
carmen
carmine
carnage
carnal
carnation
carnie

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from French carnage, from Old Italian carnaggio ('slaughter of cattle'), which derives from Late Latin carnaticum ('tribute of flesh or meat'), ultimately from Latin caro, carnis ('flesh').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Carnage. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/carnage
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