Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

panaceia

noun

/ˌpænəˈseɪə/

Definition

A solution or remedy for all problems or difficulties.

Examples

Many people believe that technology is a panaceia for all societal problems.
She searched for a panaceia to cure her anxiety but learned that healing takes time and patience.

Meaning

The term ‘panaceia’ refers to an all-encompassing remedy that is believed to cure all ailments or resolve any issue, often used in a metaphorical sense to describe an oversimplified solution to complex problems.