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Meaning of
epidemic
in English
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Plural
epidemics
Definitions
Noun
a
harmful
occurrence
at
higher
than
expected
rates
The
recent
epidemic
of
influenza
has
caused
many
deaths
.
a
disease
outbreak
exceeding
expected
rates
;
widespread
cases
The
epidemic
of
coronavirus
is
spreading
rapidly
around
the
world
.
a
widespread
disease
affecting
many
humans
;
high
frequency
The
epidemic
of
obesity
is
a
major
public
health
concern
.
a
disease
affecting
a
large
population
;
widespread
outbreak
The
disease
became
an
epidemic
affecting
thousands
of
people
worldwide
.
the
rapid
spreading
of
an
idea
;
a
cultural
phenomenon
The
concept
of
minimalism
has
become
an
epidemic
among
young
people
.
a
heightened
occurrence
of
anything
harmful
The
government
is
working
to
prevent
an
epidemic
of
waterborne
diseases
.