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Contagion

/kənˈteɪdʒən/noun
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Contagion is the process by which a disease spreads rapidly from one person to another through direct or indirect contact, often evoking images of historical plagues. In a modern context, it also applies to the swift transmission of ideas, emotions, or economic instability, highlighting how interconnected our world has become in the digital age.

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