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PANDEMIC

occurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population

The meaning of the word pandemic is occurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population.

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implodeto burst inward
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
trancestupor
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal
depravitya corrupt act or practice
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct