pandemic — A disease that spreads across a large region or worldwide
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A disease that spreads across a large region or worldwide
Pronunciation (IPA): /pænˈdemɪk/
Example Sentences
- During the pandemic, my cooking skills went from 'disaster' to 'slightly less disaster'.
- The WHO declared the virus outbreak a pandemic in March 2020.
- Zoom meetings became so pandemic that even my cat knows how to mute itself.
pandemic
NOUN[/pænˈdemɪk/]
A disease that spreads across a large region or worldwide
The pandemic changed daily life around the world.
Doctors worked tirelessly during the pandemic. (🌍 Worldwide + 🦠 Disease → Pandemic)
During the pandemic, academic classes moved online for students everywhere.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'pan' meaning 'all' and 'demos' meaning 'people.' The term was formed in the early 17th century to describe diseases affecting entire populations across wide geographic areas.
Breakdown
pan- (all) + -demic (from demos, people) = pandemic
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📝Examples
“During the pandemic, my cooking skills went from 'disaster' to 'slightly less disaster'.”
“The WHO declared the virus outbreak a pandemic in March 2020.”
“Zoom meetings became so pandemic that even my cat knows how to mute itself.”
“Scientists study pandemic patterns to prevent future outbreaks.”
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