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    conflagration
    /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃn/

    noun

    • 1. an extensive fire which destroys a great deal of land or property: "tinder-dry conditions sparked fears of a conflagration in many drought-devastated communities"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONFLAGRATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    CONFLAGRATION definition: 1. a large fire that causes a lot of damage 2. a large and violent event, such as a war, involving…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › conflagrationConflagration Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : fire. especially : a large disastrous fire. The conflagration destroyed the warehouses. 2. : conflict, war. The conflagration between the two countries lasted for ten years. Synonyms. fire. holocaust. inferno. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of conflagration in a Sentence.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ConflagrationConflagration - Wikipedia

    A conflagration is a large fire. Conflagrations often damage human life, animal life, health, and/or property. A conflagration can begin accidentally or be intentionally created ( arson ).

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › conflagrationConflagration - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A conflagration isn't just a few flames; it's an especially large and destructive fire that causes devastation. That tiny campfire that somehow turned into a raging forest inferno? You could call that intense, uncontrolled blaze a conflagration.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › conflagrationCONFLAGRATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Conflagration definition: a destructive fire, usually an extensive one.. See examples of CONFLAGRATION used in a sentence.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONFLAGRATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A conflagration is a fire that burns over a large area and destroys property. [formal] The incident has raised fears of a new regional conflagration. Synonyms: fire, blaze, holocaust, inferno More Synonyms of conflagration. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › conflagrationConflagration - definition of conflagration by The Free ...

    Define conflagration. conflagration synonyms, conflagration pronunciation, conflagration translation, English dictionary definition of conflagration. n. A large destructive fire.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishconflagration noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of conflagration noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › conflagrationConflagration Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    (figuratively) A large-scale conflict. Wiktionary. Synonyms: flare-up. flame. fire. blaze. inferno. wildfire. war. conflict. burning. holocaust. bonfire. Other Word Forms of Conflagration. Noun. Singular: conflagration. Plural: conflagrations. Origin of Conflagration.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordAll content related to 'conflagration' - Collins Online ...

    All you need to know about "CONFLAGRATION" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.