epidemic

a disease that spreads quickly to many people

महामारी

Usage

Examples

A cholera epidemic hit the city in the 1800s.

Doctors warn of an epidemic of diabetes in India.

Common mistake

Malaria is epidemic in some areas all year round.

Malaria is endemic in some areas all year round.

Endemic is always present; an epidemic spreads suddenly.

Remember: Epidemic: epi means upon, demos means people.