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the Great Depression

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the Great Depression noun
The global economic downturn that lasted from 1929 to approximately 1939.

During the Great Depression, his father sold chickens and eggs to support the family.

During the Great Depression, people lost their homes and lived in tents.

economic depression
A major widespread downturn in economic activity; a severe recession