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permacrisis
/ˈpɜːməˌkraɪsɪs/
What does "permacrisis" mean in English?
a prolonged period of instability and insecurityThe constant political turmoil has created a permacrisis for many citizens.
The ongoing instability has led to a persistent state of crisis.
How to use "permacrisis" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
informal
an extended period of instability, insecurity, or crisis without clear resolution
The economic permacrisis has left many families struggling to make ends meet.
The prolonged economic instability has caused financial hardship for many.
Often used to describe social, political, or economic conditions that persist without improvement.
Collocations
enter a permacrisisto begin a prolonged state of crisisnavigate a permacrisisto cope with ongoing instability
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Usage Context
Use 'permacrisis' to describe situations where instability becomes the norm rather than an exception.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
Reserve 'permacrisis' for genuine prolonged instability, not temporary challenges.
Word Origin
Blend of 'permanent' and 'crisis', coined in the 21st century to describe prolonged instability.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in discussions about political, economic, or social conditions that remain unresolved for extended periods.
Word Breakdown
perma
permanent
prefixcrisis
a time of intense difficulty
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