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epidemic

noun

Meaning

A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

Examples

The city is struggling to contain the deadly epidemic.
Health officials warned of a potential epidemic of the flu this winter.

Synonyms: outbreak, plague, contagion, pandemic

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epidemic (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌepɪˈdemɪk/

Definition

A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

Examples

The city is struggling to contain the deadly epidemic.
Health officials warned of a potential epidemic of the flu this winter.
The rapid spread of the virus turned into a full-blown epidemic.

How to Use epidemic

epidemic of (prepositional phrase): Used to specify what is spreading widely. — "The country is facing an epidemic of unemployment."

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