The Open Dictionary

panacea

noun

UK/ˌpæn.əˈsiː.ə/
US/ˌpæn.əˈsiː.ə/

Definitions of panacea noun

  1. CountableUsually singular

    Something that is believed to solve all problems or difficulties.

    • Many people believe that education is a panacea for social problems.

    • Technological progress is not a panacea for all economic challenges.

    • While the program is helpful, it's not a panacea for all organizational problems.

  2. CountableUsually singular

    Something that is supposed to cure all diseases or illnesses.

    • In the past, some herbs were considered a panacea for all sorts of ailments.

    • There is no single treatment that can be considered a panacea for all illnesses.

    • Ancient alchemists sought to discover the elixir of life, a panacea that could cure all diseases.