contagion

CEFRC1

/kənˈteɪd͡ʒən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The spread of a disease from one person to another.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The spread of anything likened to a contagious disease., The passing on of manners or behaviour through a closed community or household.

Examples

  • The contagion is damaging the Italian economy and its important tourism industry.

  • Until recently, Romans seemed confident that the city would escape major contagion.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The spread or transmission of such a disease.

  2. A disease spread by contact.

  3. A recession or crisis developed in such manner.

More examples

In context

  • And it was German procrastination that aggravated the Greek crisis and caused the contagion that turned it into an existential crisis for Europe.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English (late 14th century), from Old French, from Latin contāgiō (“a touching, contact, contagion”) related to contingō (“touch closely”).