Definition of Pandimonium

Definition of Pandimonium

Pan`de*mo"ni*um (?), n. [NL., from Gr. &?;, &?;, all + &?; a demon.] 1. The great hall or council chamber of demons or evil spirits. Milton.

2. An utterly lawless, riotous place or assemblage.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

PANDEMONIUM, n. Literally, the Place of All the Demons. Most of them
have escaped into politics and finance, and the place is now used as a
lecture hall by the Audible Reformer. When disturbed by his voice the
ancient echoes clamor appropriate responses most gratifying to his
pride of distinction.

- 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue

A tumultuous or lawless gathering.
quotations:
*"Whenever you have violent pandemonium, there's the overwhelming possibility for panic and tragedy." — Boston Globe, October 22, 2004
A loud, riotous noise.

- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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