Definition of Contagion
Contagion
con·ta·gion


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(noun)
The spread of a disease or idea from person to person.

e.g. The rapid contagion of the flu virus forced the school to close.

(noun)
the spreading of a harmful influence or practice;

e.g. The mysterious and rapid contagion of disgrace and ill-manners has taken over the teenage population.



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