pan·de·mo·ni·um | \ ˌpan-də-ˈmō-nē-əm 
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\Definition of pandemonium
1 : a wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
Pandemonium erupted in the courtroom when the verdict was announced. The game is stopped on account of pandemonium: players and spectators are screaming and staggering around the court …— Darcy Frey also : a chaotic situation It is obvious that pandemonium would exist at most uncontrolled airports if every pilot did not conscientiously follow the traffic pattern. — Joseph W. Benkert
2 capitalized : the capital of Hell in Milton's Paradise Lost
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pandemonium
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of pandemonium
: a situation in which a crowd of people act in a wild, uncontrolled, or violent way because they are afraid, excited, or confused
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pandemonium
nounpan·de·mo·ni·um | \ ˌpan-də-ˈmō-nē-əm \
Kids Definition of pandemonium
: wild uproar
Pandemonium broke out with the winning goal.
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The first known use of pandemonium was in 1667
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