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polycrisis
/ˈpɒlɪˌkraɪsɪs/
a situation involving multiple interconnected crises
The world is facing a polycrisis of climate change, economic instability, and political polarization.
This sentence describes how several major global problems are happening simultaneously and influencing each other.
formal
a complex, interconnected series of crises occurring simultaneously, often with compounding effects
Experts warn that the polycrisis of inflation, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical tensions will persist for years.
This shows how different types of crises are linked and reinforcing each other.
The polycrisis has made it difficult for governments to address any single issue effectively.
This illustrates how overlapping crises create challenges for problem-solving.
The term emphasizes the systemic nature of modern global challenges, where solutions to one crisis may be undermined by others.
Collocations
global polycrisisa worldwide situation involving multiple interconnected criseseconomic polycrisisa series of economic crises happening at the same time and affecting each other
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Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use 'polycrisis' when discussing how different types of crises interact and worsen each other.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
This is a formal term; use it in serious discussions about global challenges, not casual conversation.
Word Origin
From Greek 'poly-' (many) + 'crisis' (turning point or decisive moment), coined to describe the overlapping nature of modern global challenges.
Usage Notes
This term is used in academic, political, and economic discussions to describe the complexity of modern crises that cannot be addressed in isolation.
Word Breakdown
poly-
many
prefix-crisis
a turning point or decisive moment
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