#266 contagion

contagion- the transmission of disease from direct or indirect contact; the spreading of an emotional or mental state among a number of people

contagious adj.

C14 from Latin contagio a touching, infection, contingere

That said Eurozone officials will be aware that an increase in contagion from the Greece situation would increase the chances of a EUR crisis.

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