cholera
1 synonym for cholera, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A severe intestinal infection caused by bacteria in contaminated water or food, causing extreme diarrhoea and dehydration.
Synonyms
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epidemic cholera
How to use cholera
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
cholera outbreak
cholera epidemic
contaminated water and cholera
Etymology
From Latin cholera, from Greek kholera — a doublet of the word "choler," historically linked to bile-related illness.
Full origin of cholera →Frequently asked questions
What does “cholera” mean?
The word “cholera” means a severe intestinal infection caused by bacteria in contaminated water or food, causing extreme diarrhoea and dehydration. In plain terms, a dangerous waterborne disease that causes severe diarrhoea and dehydration.
How do you pronounce “cholera”?
“Cholera” is pronounced KO-luh-ruh (/ˈkɑləɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “cholera” in a sentence?
Here is “cholera” used in a sentence: “A cholera outbreak swept through the refugee camp after the flood contaminated the water supply.”
What part of speech is “cholera”?
“Cholera” is a noun.
Where does the word “cholera” come from?
The word “cholera” comes from Latin. From Latin cholera, from Greek kholera — a doublet of the word "choler," historically linked to bile-related illness.
Is “cholera” a common word?
“Cholera” is an uncommon word in modern English.
