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endemic

[en-dem-ik]

endemic Definition

  • 1regularly found and very common in a particular area or among a particular group of people or animals
  • 2native to a particular country, region, or environment and not occurring naturally anywhere else

Using endemic: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "endemic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Malaria is endemic in many tropical countries.

  • Example

    The disease is endemic among sheep in this area.

  • Example

    The plant is endemic to the region.

endemic Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for endemic

Phrases with endemic

  • endemic species

    a species that is only found in a particular geographic area

    Example

    The Galapagos Islands are home to many endemic species.

  • a disease that is regularly found and very common in a particular area or among a particular group of people or animals

    Example

    Malaria is an endemic disease in many parts of Africa.

  • a situation where corruption is regularly found and very common in a particular country or region

    Example

    Endemic corruption has made it difficult for the country to attract foreign investment.

Origins of endemic

from Greek 'endēmos', meaning 'native'

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Summary: endemic in Brief

The term 'endemic' [en-dem-ik] describes something that is regularly found and very common in a particular area or among a particular group of people or animals. It can also refer to something that is native to a particular country, region, or environment and not occurring naturally anywhere else. Examples include malaria, which is endemic in many tropical countries, and the Galapagos Islands, which are home to many endemic species.

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