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Crisis Communication

/ˈkraɪ.sɪs kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    The strategic communication process that organizations use to convey information during a crisis.

    "Effective crisis communication can mitigate damage to an organization's reputation."
  2. 2

    The methods and strategies employed to inform stakeholders and the public during emergencies.

    "During the natural disaster, the government implemented a crisis communication plan to keep citizens informed."

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The term 'crisis' originates from the Greek word 'krisis', meaning 'decision' or 'turning point', which evolved through Latin into Middle English. 'Communication' comes from the Latin 'communicatio', meaning 'to share' or 'to make common', reflecting the evolution of the term in the context of sharing information during critical situations.

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