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She most likley made up the word and used it because it sounded cool. But, Panem is the Latin word for bread. Maybe somthing to do with Peta-- ;)

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Q: Why do you think Suzanne Collins use the term Panem in the Hunger Games?
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Why does Suzanne Collins choose panem as the setting in the Hunger Games?

Because she felt like it


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