pandemic

US /pænˈdem.ɪk/
UK /pænˈdem.ɪk/
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a disease prevalent over a whole country or the world

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The COVID-19 pandemic affected millions globally.
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Experts are preparing for a potential future pandemic.
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epidemicoutbreakplaguescourge
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(of a disease) prevalent over a whole country or the world

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