endemic

/ɛndˈɛmɪk/

/ɛnˈdɛmɪk/

endemic

found or restricted to a specific geographic region or habitat

relating to a disease or condition that is commonly found in a specific area or group of people

synonyms : endemical

antonyms : epidemic

native to or confined to a certain region

Endemic

a plant that is native to a certain limited area

a disease that is constantly present to a greater or lesser degree in people of a certain class or in people living in a particular location

Examples

1. 37% of its plants, 90% of its reptiles, and 95% of its land snails are endemic to the island.

2. Inequality is endemic to capitalism.

3. This plant is endemic only to the Hawai’ian islands of Kaua’i and Ni’ihau.

4. The experience of compassion is endemic to human beings.