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Wordnet 3.0

NOUN (1)

1. a state of extreme confusion and disorder;
[syn: chaos, pandemonium, bedlam, topsy-turvydom, topsy-turvyness]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Pandemonium \Pan`de*mo"ni*um\, n. [NL., from Gr. pa^s, pa^n, all + dai`mwn a demon.] 1. The great hall or council chamber of demons or evil spirits. --Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. An utterly lawless, riotous place or assemblage. [1913 Webster] 3. A condition of unrestrained disorder and chaotic, riotous uproar. [1913 Webster +PJC]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

pandemonium n 1: a state of extreme confusion and disorder [syn: chaos, pandemonium, bedlam, topsy-turvydom, topsy- turvyness]
The Devil's Dictionary (1881-1906):

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.