casualty
Translation
casualty, victim, fatality
Examples
There were several casualties in the accident.
There were several casualties in the accident.
The company was a casualty of the recession.
The company was a casualty of the recession.
Grammar Patterns
a casualty of ((sth.)) a person or thing badly affected by (sth.). The company was a casualty of the recession.
Similar Words
Synonyms: victim, fatality, sufferer
Etymology
From Latin 'casus' (chance, fall). It refers to someone who has 'fallen' or been harmed by chance or in an event.
Memory Tips
Don't confuse with 'casual'. A 'casualty' is a serious thing, a victim of an accident or war. Think of the 'casualty' department in a hospital (ER).