Meaning of the word "catch 22" in English

What does "catch 22" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

catch 22

US /ˈkætʃ twɛn.ti tuː/
UK /ˈkætʃ twɛn.ti tuː/

Idiom

a difficult situation from which there is no escape because of mutually conflicting or dependent conditions

Example:
It's a real catch-22: I can't get a job without experience, but I can't get experience without a job.
The regulations created a catch-22 for small businesses.