pandemic

Meanings

• noun

  An epidemic that has spread over a large area, affecting an exceptionally large number of people.

  - "The coronavirus outbreak has become a global pandemic."
  - "The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic in March 2020."

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Pronunciation

1. /pænˈdɛmɪk/
   
   
   
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2. /pænˈdɛmɪk/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

nonpandemic , Uranian , heavenly , spiritual

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Synonyms

pandemia , common , ubiquitous , universal , pandemial , pandemical , panepidemic , pandemian

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Variants

List of all variants of pandemic that leads to same result
pandemic , pandemics

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek pan (all) and demos (people), meaning 'all the people' or 'everyone'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The deadliest pandemic in recorded history was the Black Death, which killed an estimated 75-200 million people in the 14th century.

2. The term 'pandemic' was first used during the Antonine Plague in the Roman Empire around AD 165.

3. The World Health Organization has a list of six phases of an infectious disease outbreak, with 'pandemic' being the sixth and most severe phase.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. epidemic: An outbreak of disease that spreads rapidly and affects a large number of people within a short time.

2. epidemiology: The study of the distribution and prevalence of diseases and other health-related events in specific populations.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The term 'pandemic' has been used extensively in literature and media to describe various outbreaks and their societal impacts, such as Albert Camus' 'The Plague' and Stephen King's 'The Stand'.

How to Memorize "pandemic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a globe with red dots representing infected people spreading rapidly from one country to another.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'pandemic' with words like 'outbreak', 'epidemic', and 'global health crisis'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'PANDEMIC': People Are Not Dying Every Moment Instantly Calmly' to remember the meaning of the term.

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