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Definition of cholera

cholera

/ˈkɑːl.ɚ.ə/
chol · er · a
Plural:choleras
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Adjective:choleraic
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cholera Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An acute, often fatal bacterial infection of the small intestine caused by Vibrio cholerae, typically transmitted through contaminated water or food and characterized by severe watery diarrhea, vomiting, and rapid dehydration.

Example

"Public health officials worked quickly to purify the local water supply and prevent an outbreak of cholera after the flood."

2

Any of several acute gastrointestinal or infectious diseases affecting domestic animals, such as fowl cholera or hog cholera.

Example

"The veterinarian vaccinated the entire flock to protect the farm against fowl cholera."

• Nearby Words

chokehold
chokepoint
choker
cholera
cholesterol
cholo
choluteca

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin cholera, from Ancient Greek kholera, originally referring to a bilious digestive illness and traditionally associated with khole ('bile'), sharing its root with the word 'choler'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cholera. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cholera
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