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The word "panem" is Latin for "bread." It is famously used in the phrase "panem et circenses," meaning "bread and circuses," which refers to the provision of basic needs and entertainment to appease the populace. The term gained broader cultural significance through its use in Suzanne Collins' "The Hunger Games," where "Panem" is the name of the dystopian nation in the story.

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Where does the word 'Panem' come from in The Hunger Games books?

Panem is the name of the continent where The Hunger Games stories are set.The word "Panem" itself comes from an old Roman phrase, "panem et circenses". Which in English means "bread and circuses".


What is the latin phrase for panem?

The Latin "panem et circenses" literally means "bread and circuses".


Is there a book called panem?

We cannot locate a book called "Panem". However we do know that Panem is the name of the lands mentioned in the internationally popular novel trilogy known as The Hunger Games. In translation, "panem" is the Polish word for "Lord".


Why do you think Suzanne Collins use the term Panem in the Hunger Games?

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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Are there peacekeepers in all of Panem or just District 12 in The Hunger Games?

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What has the author Sandra Panem written?

Sandra Panem has written: 'Biotechnology'


Does katniss live in panem?

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What is the literal translation of panem?

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In The Hunger Games what do they call north america?

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What does panem symbolizes in the Hunger Games?

The Hunger Games takes place in the future. After all the huge tsunamis, floods, Earthquakes etc....... Panem is North America which is controlled by the Capitol. There are 12 districts sort of like states.


What did the Romans call bread?

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