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   pandemic

   /panˈdɛmɪk/

   noun

   • 1. 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

   • 1. (of a disease) prevalent over a whole country or the world. "pandemic diseases have occurred throughout history"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Greek pandēmos (from pan ‘all’ + dēmos ‘people’) + -ic.

   Scrabble Points: 15

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   • A

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   • D

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   • M

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