endemic

CEFRC1

/ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Naturally found in a particular place or among a group.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Peculiar to a particular area or region; not found in other places.

Examples

  • Algeria needs to eliminate its endemic corruption.

  • The giant weta is endemic to New Zealand.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

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5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
3
Synonyms
3

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Prevalent in a particular area or region, persistent within a population.

  2. Native to a particular area or culture; originating where it occurs.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. An individual or species that is endemic to a region.

More examples

In context

  • The endemic religion of Easter Island arrived with the Polynesian settlers.

  • Kangaroos are endemic to Australia.

  • Malaria is endemic to the tropics.

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Origin

adjective

From Ancient Greek ἐν (en, “in”) + δῆμος (dêmos, “people”) + -ic. Possibly via Ancient Greek ἔνδημος (éndēmos, “among one's people, at home, native”) and/or French endémique. By surface analysis, en- + demic.