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Contagion

Definition

(formal/medical) The spread of a disease or condition from one person to another through direct or indirect contact. Can also refer to the spread of ideas, emotions, or behaviors through social influence or proximity. Often used in the phrase 'contagion effect'. Collocates with: risk, rate, source, outbreak, control.

Example Sentences

1The rapid contagion of the virus through the densely populated city led to a state of emergency being declared.
2Research has shown that emotional contagion plays a significant role in the spread of stress and anxiety within social networks.
3The financial contagion that began in the US soon spread to other major economies, causing widespread instability.
4To mitigate the risk of contagion, healthcare workers must adhere to strict protocols when treating infectious patients.
5The concept of social contagion suggests that our behaviors and attitudes are influenced by those around us, often unconsciously.

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