Word
endemic
Phoneticsen·dem·ic, stress on the second syllable
US/ɛnˈdɛmɪk/
UK/ɛndˈɛmɪk/
Definitions
01native to a place
C1 · Advanced Science Technical
adj. describes a plant or animal that lives naturally in only one specific area.
adj. native to or restricted to a certain country or area. Often used in biological contexts to describe species not found elsewhere.
“The kangaroo is endemic to Australia and cannot be found in the wild elsewhere.”
“Conservationists are working to protect the endemic flora of the island, which evolved in isolation for millions of years.”
Usage
Usually placed before the noun or after a linking verb like 'be'.
Synonyms
Antonyms
02regularly found/prevalent
C1 · Advanced Medicine Academic · Technical
adj. describes a disease or a social problem that is always present in a particular place or group.
adj. regularly found among particular people or in a certain area. In epidemiology, it refers to a disease that is constantly maintained at a baseline level in a geographic area.
“Malaria is endemic in some tropical regions where mosquitoes are common.”
“Sociologists argue that corruption has become endemic within the local government, affecting every level of administration.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'in' or 'to'.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Monkeypox is not a new disease, and in some African countries it is endemic.” “There’s no additional funding to retain probation staff, especially experienced ones, despite endemic staffing problems in many key roles across England and Wales.” “Knowing the right people is a chief concern for many Spanish workers as it's pretty much endemic in all professional fields, especially among the country's political and business elite.” Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἐν (en, “in”) + δῆμος (dêmos, “people”). Possibly via ἔνδημος (éndēmos, “among one's people, at home, native”) and/or French endémique. By surface analysis, en- + demic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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