What is the meaning of doldrums?

noun

  • A state of inactivity (in business or art etc. )
    • usage: "economic growth of less than 1% per year is considered to be economic stagnation"
  • A belt of calms and light winds between the northern and southern trade winds of the Atlantic and Pacific. .
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