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팬데믹
paen-demikLoanword from English pandemic
a global outbreak of a disease
코로나19 팬데믹은 전 세계에 큰 영향을 미쳤다.
The COVID-19 pandemic had a huge impact on the world.
Medicine
formal
an epidemic of disease that has spread across multiple countries or continents, typically affecting a large number of people
이 팬데믹은 의료 시스템에 큰 부담을 주었다.
This pandemic put a huge strain on the healthcare system.
The term is derived from the Greek word 'pan' (all) and 'demos' (people).
Pro Tip
Usage in Context
Use '팬데믹' when referring to a disease that has spread across multiple countries or continents.
Word Origin
Derived from the English word 'pandemic', which comes from the Greek 'pan-' (all) and 'demos' (people).
Usage Notes
The term is often used in medical and public health contexts to describe widespread outbreaks of infectious diseases.
Word Breakdown
팬
all
prefix데믹
people
root한영사전