Alternatively, it can be the more general attempt to give a modern name to an ancient and ill-defined scourge or plague.

Seven Turns ago, I called you together to prepare to defend Pern against its ancient scourge.

School takes on ancient scourges.

In 1980, world health authorities declared the ancient scourge eradicated from all human populations.

For the revival of Judaism has rekindled the ancient scourge of anti-Semitism.

The eradication of that ancient scourge, smallpox, was led by a Westerner, Donald Henderson.

One Can Infect Dozens At the meeting, more than 300 health officials and experts on tuberculosis sought new ways to combat the ancient scourge.

The ancient scourge of nations.

Both interior and exterior walls have become tempting targets for the ancient scourge.

It makes a great contribution to combating ignorance, that ancient scourge of humanity, and it prevents corruption.