pandemic stands for: (3 meanings in total)
  1. n. an epidemic that is geographically widespread (view details)
  2. adj. existing everywhere (view details)
  3. adj. epidemic over a wide geographical area (view details)

Meaning 1: (noun) an epidemic that is geographically widespread, occurring throughout a region or even throughout the world

Meaning 2: (adjective) existing everywhere
Usage Example(s): pandemic fear of nuclear war
Similar(s): general ( what does general stand for? )

Meaning 3: (adjective) epidemic over a wide geographical area
Usage Example(s): a pandemic outbreak of malaria
Similar(s): epidemic ( what does epidemic stand for? )



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