Pandemic Meaning in English
word
pænˈdɛmɪk
pan-DEM-ik
pændˈɛmɪk
pan-DEM-ik
Definition
A pandemic is an outbreak of a disease that spreads across many countries or continents, affecting many people at the same time.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with 'global' to emphasize worldwide impact: 'global pandemic.' Refers specifically to diseases, not other disasters. Formal and commonly used in news and science contexts since COVID-19. Not to be confused with 'epidemic,' which is more localized.
Spanish: pandemiaPortuguese (BR): pandemiaPortuguese (PT): pandemiaChinese (Simplified): 大流行病Chinese (Traditional): 大流行病Hindi: महामारीArabic: جائحةBengali: মহামারীRussian: пандемияJapanese: パンデミック - 世界的大流行Vietnamese: đại dịchKorean: 팬데믹 - 세계적 유행병Turkish: pandemiUrdu: عالمگیر وباIndonesian: pandemi
Example Sentences
The pandemic changed the way many people work and study.
basic
Schools were closed during the pandemic.
basic
A pandemic affects many countries at the same time.
basic
Nobody expected the pandemic to last so long.
natural
After the pandemic, people started traveling again.
natural
The government announced new rules to control the pandemic.
natural