Pandemic
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British pronunciation/pændˈɛmɪk/
American pronunciation/pænˈdɛmɪk/

Definition & Meaning of "pandemic"

pandemic
01

(of a disease) spreading rapidly and affecting many people across the world

pandemic definition and meaning
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The SARS outbreak in 2003 was contained before it became a pandemic public health crisis.
Scientists warn of future pandemic threats posed by diseases that may emerge from animal hosts.
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global or widespread in geographic scope

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Pandemic job losses and business closures triggered a deep global recession.
The popularity of K-pop unleashed a pandemic craze for Korean culture and media worldwide.
Pandemic
01

a disease that spreads across a large region or even across the world

What is a "pandemic"?

A pandemic is a global outbreak of a disease that affects a large number of people across multiple countries or continents. Unlike an epidemic, which is limited to a specific area, a pandemic has a much broader geographic impact and can lead to widespread illness and disruption. Examples include the COVID-19 pandemic and the 1918 influenza pandemic. Controlling a pandemic typically involves working together across countries, widespread public health measures, vaccination campaigns, and efforts to reduce the spread of the disease through quarantine and hygiene practices.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every person on the planet.
During pandemics, healthcare systems face an enormous strain from the surge in patients.
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