An epidemic disease, especially one caused by a contagious or infectious agent.

एक महामारी की बीमारी, खासकर जो एक संक्रामक एजेंट द्वारा हो।

English Usage: A pestilence swept through the village, taking many lives before it was contained.

Hindi Usage: गाँव में एक महमारी फैली, जिससे कई जानें चली गईं।