English Explanatory Dictionary

new normal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A current prevailing situation which has emerged recently, that differs dramatically from the previous one and is expected to remain.
  2. The COVID-19 pandemic and associated social changes.

Pronunciation

/ˌnjuː ˈnɔːml̩/ /ˌn(j)u ˈnɔɹm(ə)l/ En-au-new normal.ogg

Word forms

new normal new normals

Etymology

From new + normal.

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