Minus the “literally”, though, the word “decimated” in current English uses would include much more severe population declines. I’m just being unnecessarily pedantic.
Spectacular pedantry is sort of where I’m coming from here, though. And actually literally can be used metaphorically too, and has been for some centuries. I’m confidently expecting this to be the most controversial assertion in this entire discussion, so you can go look for your own references. [Openly trolling now]
Minus the “literally”, though, the word “decimated” in current English uses would include much more severe population declines. I’m just being unnecessarily pedantic.
Spectacular pedantry is sort of where I’m coming from here, though. And actually literally can be used metaphorically too, and has been for some centuries. I’m confidently expecting this to be the most controversial assertion in this entire discussion, so you can go look for your own references. [Openly trolling now]