What is the meaning of pandemic?

noun

  • An epidemic that is geographically widespread; occurring throughout a region or even throughout the world.

adjective

  • Epidemic over a wide geographical area.
    • usage: "a pandemic outbreak of malaria"
  • Existing everywhere.
    • usage: "pandemic fear of nuclear war"
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