widespread
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈwaɪdsˈpɹɛd// UK //wˈaɪdspɹɛd// wide·spread
adj. found or happening in many places or among many people. You use this to describe something that is common across a large area.
adj. distributed over a large area or occurring among a significant number of people. Often used to describe social phenomena, beliefs, or environmental conditions.
The storm caused widespread damage across the city.
There is widespread concern among parents about the new school safety policies being introduced next month.
Despite the government's efforts to stabilize the economy, there remains widespread skepticism regarding the long-term effectiveness of the current fiscal measures.
From wide + spread.
Usage
Typically functions as an attributive adjective before a noun, though it can also follow a linking verb.