pandemic (n.)

  1. an epidemic that is geographically widespread; occurring throughout a region or even throughout the world

    pandemic (adj.)

  1. epidemic over a wide geographical area; a pandemic outbreak of malaria'

  2. existing everywhere; pandemic fear of nuclear war'

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