Definition of Pandemic
Pandemic
pan·dem·ic
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
an outbreak of an infection or disease over a large region, from multiple countries to the whole world, typically among a large number of people, or a disease breaking out in such a way;
e.g. The spread of the pandemic was controlled by the development of a vaccine.
(noun)
figuratively, some situation involving a condition rapidly and often suddenly growing, developing, and spreading;
e.g. The country was seized by a pandemic of fear due to the state of the economy.
(adjective)
occurring over a large region from multiple countries to the whole world and affecting a large number of people, describing a disease or infection;
e.g. Thousands of people lost their lives to a pandemic illness.
(adjective)
figuratively, characterized by or involving a wide extent and/or rapid growth;
e.g. The project was faced by pandemic risks as it progressed.
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