Synonyms for

Endemic

Verb / eˈndemɪk / Another word for endemic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Endemic refers to a disease or condition regularly found and prevalent in a particular area or group.

Synonyms & similar words

autochthonal autochthonous endemical epidemic endemicdisease cosmopolitan indigenous autochthonic native local resident indigenous inherent intrinsic characteristic typical distinctive peculiar specific particular customary usual common frequent prevalent rampant widespread pandemic

Synonyms by register

Formal

native indigenous peculiar

Informal

local common (in a specific area)

Literary

homegrown innate

Antonyms

foreign introduced alien uncommon rare exotic nonnative

Common collocations

  • disease endemic to
  • species endemic to
  • plants endemic to
  • animals endemic to
  • region endemic to
  • culture endemic to
  • virus endemic to

Word family

noun endemism
adjective endemic

Usage note

Often used in biology and epidemiology to describe species or diseases that are regularly found among particular people or in a certain area. Avoid using it for things that are merely common; it implies a natural or established presence.

Example sentences

  1. The koala is an endemic species of Australia.
  2. The flu outbreak in the school became endemic within a week.
  3. The disease became endemic in the region due to poor sanitation.
  4. The plant is not endemic to this area, but it has adapted to the climate.
  5. Endemic species are at a higher risk of extinction if their habitat is destroyed.

Quotes

  • Endemic diseases tend to be ignored by the developed world because they are not seen as profitable. - Paul Farmer
  • The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you're still a rat. - Lily Tomlin
  • Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at change. - Wayne Dyer

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