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Meaning of the word pandemic in English

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pandemic

US /pænˈdem.ɪk/
UK /pænˈdem.ɪk/
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Noun

1.

a disease prevalent over a whole country or the world

Example:
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The COVID-19 pandemic affected millions globally.
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Experts are preparing for a potential future pandemic.
Synonym:
epidemicoutbreakplaguescourge

Adjective

1.

(of a disease) prevalent over a whole country or the world

Example:
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The flu strain became pandemic, spreading across continents.
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The disease is now considered pandemic.
Synonym:
widespreadglobaluniversalextensive
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