Coronabased

Coronabased is a neologism used to describe phenomena, practices, or communities that are shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic and its enduring effects. The term suggests that certain patterns and decisions are grounded in pandemic-era experiences, such as elevated risk awareness, reliance on digital infrastructure, and a desire for resilience against disruption. Coronabased can apply to policies, products, social norms, and cultural memory, indicating a baseline or reference point established during and after the crisis.

Etymology and usage: The word combines corona-, referring to the coronavirus, with based, denoting grounding. It emerged in the late 2010s and gained traction in academic and journalistic contexts as commentators described a shift in how organizations and societies operate. It is not a formally codified term and its meaning can vary by context.

Examples and domains: In business, Coronabased practices include remote-first work, distributed teams, and supply-chain diversification. In technology, demand for telehealth, e-commerce, contactless payments, and digital collaboration tools is described as Coronabased. In urban planning, buildings and public spaces prioritize ventilation, adaptable layouts, and flexible use. In culture, Coronabased narratives reflect memory of the pandemic and its societal impact.

Reception: Some analysts view Coronabased as a useful shorthand for ongoing structural changes, while others criticize it as vague or umbrella-like, risking overgeneralization. As a descriptor of the post-pandemic era, it remains informal and negotiable across disciplines.