Intermediate Emergencies & Problems

Casualty

/ˈkæʒjʊəlti/ noun

Meaning

A person killed or injured in an accident, disaster, or conflict.

हिंदी मेंकिसी दुर्घटना, आपदा या संघर्ष में मारा गया या घायल हुआ व्यक्ति।

Example Sentences

“There were no casualties reported.”

किसी हताहत की सूचना नहीं मिली।

“He was taken to the casualty ward.”

उसे कैज़ुअल्टी वार्ड में ले जाया गया।

⚠ Common Mistake

In British hospitals, "Casualty" also refers informally to the emergency department itself — worth knowing both senses.

Good to Know

Synonyms
victim
Countable
countable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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