pan·dem·ic
/panˈdemik/
noun
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease over a whole country or the world at a particular time.
"the impact of the pandemic caused loved ones to be separated and unable to meet in person"
adjective
(of a disease) prevalent over a whole country or the world.
"pandemic diseases have occurred throughout history"
synonyms: widespread, prevalent, pervasive, rife, rampant, epidemic, universal, global
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