Epidemics Meaning in English
word · lemma: epidemic
ˌɛpəˈdɛmɪks
ep-uh-DEM-iks
ˌɛpɪdˈɛmɪks
ep-ih-DEM-iks
Definition
Epidemics are situations where a disease spreads quickly and affects many people in a community or region at the same time.
Usage & Nuances
Plural of 'epidemic'. Used mainly in medical, scientific, and news contexts. Common collocations: 'flu epidemics', 'control epidemics'. Not as severe or global as 'pandemics'.
Spanish: epidemiasPortuguese (BR): epidemiasPortuguese (PT): epidemiasChinese (Simplified): 流行病Chinese (Traditional): 流行病Hindi: महामारियाँArabic: الأوبئةBengali: মহামারিগুলোRussian: эпидемииJapanese: 疫病 - 流行病Vietnamese: dịch bệnhKorean: 유행병 - 전염병Turkish: salgınlarUrdu: وباۓںIndonesian: epidemi - wabah penyakit
Example Sentences
Many countries have struggled to stop epidemics in the past.
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Flu and malaria can cause widespread epidemics.
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Doctors work hard during epidemics to help patients.
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Public health officials monitor new epidemics to prevent them from spreading.
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There have been several epidemics this decade, but quick action helped limit the damage.
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Before vaccines, communities were often devastated by epidemics.
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