megadeath

/ˈmɛɡəˌdɛθ/

UK: /ˈmɛɡədɛθ/

megadeath

English Noun

Definition

One million deaths, especially as a unit of measure for estimating deaths due to nuclear warfare.

Etymology

PIE word *méǵh₂s From mega- (prefix meaning ‘one million; very large, great’) + death.