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epidemic in Malay

wabak

/ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/

epidemic in Malay: wabak, epidemi. In English, epidemic means a widespread disease that affects many humans in a population.

Malay words for epidemic

widespread disease
wabak, epidemi

English meaning of epidemic

  1. noun A widespread disease that affects many humans in a population.
  2. noun An occurrence of a disease or disorder in a human population at a frequency higher than that expected in a given time period; an episode of outbreak and subsequent high prevalence.
  3. noun A heightened occurrence of anything harmful.
  4. noun The spreading of an idea or belief amongst a population.

Full definition of epidemic

epidemic in a sentence

  • Epidemic hysteria occurred upon the incumbent’s reelection.

Synonyms of epidemic

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Questions about epidemic in Malay

What is the meaning of epidemic in Malay?
Epidemic in Malay is wabak, epidemi.
Apakah maksud epidemic dalam bahasa Melayu?
Epidemic: wabak, epidemi.
What does epidemic mean in English?
Epidemic means a widespread disease that affects many humans in a population.

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