Meaning of the word infestation in English

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infestation

US /ˌɪn.fesˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌɪn.fesˈteɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

a large number of animals and insects that carry disease, that are present where they are not wanted:

Example:
a flea infestation
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