English Word · Advanced
evacuation
organized movement away from danger
Pronunciation: ee-vak-yoo-AY-shun
Meaning
The organized removal of people from a dangerous place.
Example
Heavy smoke forced the evacuation of the building.
Heavy smoke forced people to leave the building for safety.
Practice tips
- Practice evacuation out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.