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/
Korean meaning: 광범위한 지역이나 전 세계에 퍼지는 질병, 대유행병
Korean pronunciation: 팬-데-믹 (강세: 데)
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
Disease spreading across all continents
The pandemic brought systemic changes to academic life!
🎤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.
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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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