Definition

A person who suffers from extreme hunger or causes others to suffer from hunger.

Example

The charity aims to help starvers by providing food and resources.

Conversation

Did you hear about that documentary on food scarcity?

Yeah, it's shocking how many people are actually starvers around the world.

I know, right? It's hard to believe that in this day and age, some people still suffer from hunger.

We really need to do more to help those communities and combat the issue of starvers.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Starver is formed from "starve" (from Old English *styrfan*, meaning to die or perish from hunger) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A starver is a person who suffers from starvation or is in a state of hunger.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'dying' ('starve') from lack of food — that's why a starver is a person who is starving.

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