Meaning of the word superspreader in English

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superspreader

US /ˈsuːpərˌspredər/
UK /ˈsuː.pərˌspred.ər/
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Noun

an individual who is highly contagious and transmits an infectious disease to an unusually large number of other individuals

Example:
One superspreader event led to hundreds of new infections.
Identifying superspreaders is crucial for controlling outbreaks.