Definitions and Examples of endemic, native
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Naturally found or originating in a particular place or region.
Example
Malaria is endemic to many tropical countries.
Belonging to a particular place by birth or origin.
Example
The kangaroo is a native species of Australia.
Key Differences: endemic vs native
- 1Endemic describes something that is naturally found or originates in a particular place or region.
- 2Native describes something that belongs to a particular place by birth or origin.
Effective Usage of endemic, native
- 1Geography: Use endemic and native to describe the natural distribution of plants, animals, and diseases.
- 2Culture: Use native to describe the customs, traditions, and language of a particular group of people.
- 3History: Use endemic to describe diseases that have been present in a particular region for a long time.
Remember this!
The antonyms endemic and native describe something that is naturally found or originates in a particular place. Use endemic to describe diseases that have been present in a particular region for a long time, and use native to describe the customs, traditions, and language of a particular group of people.