Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The World Health Organization has finally issued guidelines to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 epidemic.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. A large number of people or animals suffering from the same disease at the same time.
Epidemic means a large number of people or animals suffering from the same disease at the same time.
Example: The flu epidemic of 1918 affected millions of people worldwide.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.