panacea

4 definitions • 3 examples

something that will solve all problems:

Technology is not a panacea for all our problems.

something that will cure all illnesses

something that will solve all problems or cure all illnesses:

Books are not meant to be a panacea for an illness or loss.

something that some people believe will solve all problems:

panacea for sth Some economists say that consumer spending is the panacea for all economic ills.