Asked in a 2026 paperHard

Identify the term that has been coined by the researchers to refer to the Covid-19 induced lockdown period in human history.

Correct answer: A. Anthropause

  • A. Anthropause
  • B. GreatPause
  • C. Mesopause
  • D. Viropause

Explanation

Anthropause describes the unusual global reduction in human activity and mobility during the COVID-19 lockdowns. The term combines 'anthropos', meaning human, with a pause, unlike the invented alternatives.

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