1. the spreading of a disease from one person to another by direct or indirect contact
2. a disease that can be transmitted by contact
3. the rapid spread of an influence, emotion, or idea from person to person
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The hospital implemented strict measures to prevent contagion among patients.
• Fear of contagion led many people to avoid crowded places during the outbreak.
• The doctor explained how the contagion spreads through respiratory droplets.
• Measles is a highly infectious contagion that requires vaccination to prevent.
• The contagion of panic spread quickly through the financial markets.
• Social media can accelerate the contagion of misinformation.
• Her enthusiasm was a positive contagion that motivated the entire team.