Amy Goodman

Beyond the borders of wealthy countries like the United States, in developing countries where most people in the world live, the impacts of climate change are much more deadly, from the growing desertification of Africa to the threats of rising sea levels and the submersion of small island nations.

American Journalist

Refers to an actual movement of diving or sinking into a liquid.

Physical Action

Used literally to describe objects or people entering liquid.

Literal Use

Can imply a deliberate act, like choosing to dive.

Voluntary Act

Often used in negative context, such as accidents or natural disasters.

Catastrophic Connotation

Stresses that the object is entirely under liquid, not just partially.

Complete Cover

Usually describes the submersion of inanimate objects, not people.

Focus On Object

Describes being absorbed in non-physical things, like activities or emotions.

Figurative Meaning

Implies deep engagement or preoccupation with something.

Intense Involvement

Can denote being overwhelmed by emotions or experiences.

Emotional Overwhelm

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Submersion