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endemic

The word “endemic” has 3 syllables: en-dem-ic

It's pronounced as /ɛnˈdɛmɪk/

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In the thesaurus, “endemic” has 17 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for endemic along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for endemic

Antonyms for endemic

Meanings of endemic

  • noun
    1. An individual or species that is endemic to a region.
    2. A disease affecting a number of people simultaneously, so as to show a distinct connection with certain localities.
  • adjective
    1. Native to a particular area or culture; originating where it occurs.
    2. (especially of plants and animals) Peculiar to a particular area or region; not found in other places.
    3. (especially of diseases) Prevalent in a particular area or region.

Example Sentences

  • Malaria is endemic in certain tropical regions.
  • Poverty remains endemic in some parts of the world.
  • The disease became endemic within the local population.
  • Corruption was described as endemic to the system.
  • The plant species is endemic to that isolated island.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to endemic, such as: aboriginal, alien, autochthonal, autochthonic, autochthonous, born, common.

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Related Words

ubiquitous

aboriginal

native

garden-variety

familiar

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