ClimateJuly 17, 2026

carnage

/ˈkɑːrnɪdʒ/

Definition

Great destruction, damage, or widespread loss, specifically referring to the severe economic setbacks within an industry.

Etymology

The word comes from the Middle French 'carnage' and the Italian 'carnaggio,' ultimately derived from the Latin 'carnem,' meaning 'flesh.' It originally referred to the slaughter of animals or humans in battle before evolving to describe general widespread destruction.

In the news

In this article, the word is used to describe the significant financial fallout and loss of jobs in the electric-vehicle sector following the repeal of federal climate subsidies. It highlights the scale of the economic damage caused by the policy reversal.

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