pandemic
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: //pænˈdɛmɪk//
KK: /pænˈdɛmɪk/
adjective
Definition
A term used to describe a disease that spreads across a large area, affecting many people at the same time.
Example
The pandemic caused many countries to implement strict health measures.
Conversation
Have you been following the news about the pandemic situation?
Yeah, it's hard to ignore how it affects everyone around the world.
I know! It's crazy how a pandemic can change daily life so much.
Absolutely, I never thought I'd see something so widespread in my lifetime.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
widespread
ubiquitous
general
Antonyms
limited
localized
restricted
noun
Definition
A widespread disease that affects many people across a large area, often globally.
Example
The COVID-19 outbreak was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new pandemic that’s affecting so many countries?
Yeah, it’s really scary how fast it’s spreading.
I can't believe how much life has changed since the last pandemic.
Root Explanation
Pandemic → It is formed from "pan-" (meaning all) and "demos" (meaning people). The word describes a disease that affects all people or is widespread across a large region.
Memory Tip
Think of 'all' ('pan-') people ('demos') being affected by a disease — that's what pandemic means.
Visually Confused Words
anemic
panamic
endemic
andesic
anaemic