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 endemic endemic /ɛnˈdɛmɪk/

adjective

  1. Originating where it is found  ( autochthonal , autochthonic , autochthonous , endemic , indigenous )
    originating where it is found
     The autochthonal fauna of Australia includes the kangaroo
    the autochthonal fauna of Australia includes the kangaroo
     Autochthonous rocks and people and folktales
    autochthonous rocks and people and folktales
     Endemic folkways
    endemic folkways
     The Ainu are indigenous to the northernmost islands of Japan
    the Ainu are indigenous to the northernmost islands of Japan
  2. (ecology) native to or confined to a certain region  ( endemic )
    (ecology) native to or confined to a certain region
     The islands have a number of interesting endemic species
    the islands have a number of interesting endemic species
  3. Of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality  ( endemic , endemical )
    of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality
     Diseases endemic to the tropics
    diseases endemic to the tropics
     Endemic malaria
    endemic malaria
     Food shortages and starvation are endemic in certain parts of the world
    food shortages and starvation are endemic in certain parts of the world

noun

  1. A plant that is native to a certain limited area  ( endemic )
    a plant that is native to a certain limited area
     It is an endemic found only this island
    it is an endemic found only this island
  2. 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  ( endemic , endemic disease )
    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