PAN


Meaning of PAN in English

n.

Function: combining form

Etymology: Greek, from pan, neuter of pant-, pas all, every; akin to Tocharian B pont- all

1 : all : completely < pan chromatic>

2 a : involving all of a (specified) group or region < Pan- American> b : advocating or involving the union of a (specified) group < Pan- Slavism>

3 : whole : general < pan leukopenia>

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.