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permacrisis

/ˈpɜːməˌkraɪsɪs/
noun★Intermediate
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

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

permacrisis modephrase
a state of constant adaptation to instability

💡Pro Tip

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
prefix
+
crisis
a time of intense difficulty
root
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