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epidemics

/ɪˈpɪdɛmɪks/ noun · British & US
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What does epidemics mean?

noun

A widespread outbreak of a disease, especially one that affects a large number of people in a particular area. A sudden and widespread occurrence of a particular phenomenon or behavior.

Example

"The city was hit by a severe epidemic of influenza, with thousands of cases reported in a matter of weeks."

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