"anthropause" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: anthropauses [plural]
Etymology: From anthro- + -pause. Coined by a team of researchers and scientists in June 2020 in an article discussing the possible impact of COVID-19 lockdown on wildlife. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|anthro|pause}} anthro- + -pause Head templates: {{en-noun}} anthropause (plural anthropauses)
  1. (neologism) A global reduction in modern human activity resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Wikipedia link: anthropause Tags: neologism Categories (topical): Coronavirus Synonyms: great pause Related terms: anthropulse

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