plandemics

Noun

plandemic (plural plandemics)

1. (informal, neologism) A deliberately planned pandemic, typically supposed as part of a conspiracy theory. (Often associated with COVID-19.)
   • My poker face must have slipped, because she said, “You can look it up. It’s called ‘plandemic’ because it was all planned – like 9/11.” […] The “plandemic” theory is not limited to this one person. It was probably behind a piece of graffiti I saw later that said something about a COVID patent from...2020 April 12, Greg Keisch, “The View From Here: Looking for the ‘plan’ behind COVID”, in Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel
2. (informal, neologism) A proliferation or overabundance of plans, especially plans for a pandemic.
   • At the end of the day, though, it all comes down to implementation and execution. Yet currently we are experiencing a “plandemic”—a proliferation of plans. Unless and until the focus shifts to competent execution, the nation’s preparedness posture will not be solidly grounded.2006, Frank J. Cilluffo, “Biodefense and Pandemic Influenza”, in Hearing Before a Subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations. Special Hearing: May 23, 2006—Washington, DC (United States Senate...