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Definition of
plight noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
plight
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
plaɪt
/
/
[
singular
]
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a difficult and sad situation
the plight of the homeless
The African elephant is in a desperate plight.
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plight
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