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pandemic

/pænˈdɛmɪk/

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noun

A pandemic disease; a disease that affects a wide geographical area and a large proportion of the population.

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"The COVID-19 pandemic caused many schools to close and people to work from home. "

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adjective

Of a disease: epidemic over a wide geographical area and affecting a large proportion of the population; also, of or pertaining to a disease of this nature.

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"World War I might have continued indefinitely if not for a pandemic outbreak of influenza."

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adjective

(usually derogatory) General, widespread.

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"The teacher described the student apathy as a pandemic problem, affecting nearly every class and activity in the school. "

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adjective

Of Aphrodite Pandemos, the earthly aspect of the Greek goddess of beauty and love Aphrodite and her Roman counterpart Venus, as contrasted with the heavenly aspect known as Aphrodite Urania: earthly, physical, sensual.

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"The artist's pandemic depiction of Venus emphasized her human form and earthly desires. "

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