ANALYSIS OF TERMS RELATED TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC PERIOD (BASED ON THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY)

COVID-19, Self – quarantine, Index case, Index patient, index zero, super-spreader, Fomites, Social distance, Epidemic, Pandemic, Outbreak, Community spread, Contact tracing, Martial law.

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The coronavirus pandemic has changed not only our way of life, but also our way of speaking. From medical achievements to economic concerns, a unique vocabulary has emerged reflecting the multifaceted impact of the crisis. This article analyzes the terms included in our daily vocabulary and reveals that language served as a mirror of anxieties, innovations, and collective experiences during the pandemic. We will see how these words not only describe the pandemic, but also shape our understanding of it.