Noun
- 1. pandemic, epidemic
- usage: an epidemic that is geographically widespread; occurring throughout a region or even throughout the world
Adjective
- 1. pandemic, epidemic (vs. endemic) (vs. ecdemic)
- usage: epidemic over a wide geographical area; "a pandemic outbreak of malaria"
- 2. pandemic, general (vs. specific)
- usage: existing everywhere; "pandemic fear of nuclear war"
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