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pandemic

/ˈpændɪmɪk/ noun · British & US
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What does pandemic mean?

noun

An outbreak of a disease that occurs over a whole country or the world, or a widespread phenomenon or condition.

Example

"The pandemic led to widespread lockdowns and travel restrictions."

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