Cholera (Noun)
Meaning
An acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The village struggled with a cholera outbreak due to their lack of access to clean drinking water.
- After eating the contaminated seafood, the tourist fell ill with cholera and was rushed to the hospital.
- Cholera is often associated with poor sanitation and inadequate waste management in developing countries.
- In the 19th century, a severe cholera epidemic swept through London, killing thousands of people.
- The humanitarian organization worked tirelessly to provide clean water and medical aid to areas affected by the cholera outbreak.