CEFR B2

pandemic

noun

Meaning

A disease that spreads over a whole country or the world, affecting a large number of people.

Examples

The Spanish flu pandemic of 1918 infected millions globally.
Scientists are concerned about the possibility of a new pandemic emerging.

Synonyms: epidemic, outbreak, plague, pestilence

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pandemic (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /pænˈdemɪk/

Definition

A disease that spreads over a whole country or the world, affecting a large number of people.

Examples

The Spanish flu pandemic of 1918 infected millions globally.
Scientists are concerned about the possibility of a new pandemic emerging.
Governments implemented strict measures to control the spread of the pandemic.

How to Use pandemic

pandemic of (prepositional phrase): Used to describe a widespread occurrence of something, often negative. — "The country is facing a pandemic of misinformation."

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