pandemic

[pan-dem-ik]

pandemic Definition

  • 1(of a disease) prevalent over a whole country or the world
  • 2widespread, general

Using pandemic: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pandemic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The COVID-19 pandemic has affected millions of people worldwide.

  • Example

    The pandemic flu spread rapidly across the globe.

  • Example

    The pandemic of fake news is a growing concern.

  • Example

    The pandemic of loneliness is affecting people of all ages.

pandemic Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for pandemic

Phrases with pandemic

  • a disease that spreads across multiple countries or continents and affects a large number of people

    Example

    The Spanish flu was a pandemic disease that killed millions of people worldwide.

  • pandemic proportions

    a situation that has become widespread and affects a large number of people

    Example

    The opioid crisis has reached pandemic proportions in the United States.

  • pandemic response

    the actions taken by governments and organizations to address a pandemic

    Example

    The World Health Organization has been coordinating the pandemic response to COVID-19.

Origins of pandemic

from Greek 'pan-' meaning 'all' + 'demos' meaning 'people'

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Summary: pandemic in Brief

The term 'pandemic' [pan-dem-ik] refers to a disease that is prevalent over a whole country or the world, or a situation that is widespread and affects a large number of people. Examples include the COVID-19 pandemic, the pandemic flu, and the pandemic of fake news. Phrases like 'pandemic disease' and 'pandemic response' are used to describe specific aspects of pandemics.

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