Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
plague-ridden
adjective
/pleɪɡ ˈrɪdən/
Definition
Affected or afflicted by a plague.
Examples
- The once-thriving village became plague-ridden, forcing its inhabitants to flee.
- Historians studied the plague-ridden regions during the outbreak of the 14th century.
- Efforts to contain the disease were crucial in preventing further spread in the plague-ridden area.
Meaning
The term ‘plague-ridden’ refers to areas or situations that are severely impacted by a disease or epidemic, particularly contagious diseases that spread rapidly and cause widespread suffering.
Synonyms
- infected
- disease-stricken
- contaminated
- afflicted
