Pronunciation: /ɛnˈdɛmɪk/
noun a plant or animal that is native to a certain area
A1 Polar bears are endemic to the Arctic region.
A2 Koalas are endemic to Australia.
B1 The Galapagos Islands are home to many endemic species.
B2 The Hawaiian honeycreeper is an example of an endemic bird.
C1 Conservation efforts are crucial to protect endemic species from extinction.
C2 Endemic biodiversity hotspots are areas with high levels of unique species.
adjective characteristic of a particular population, environment, or region
A1 Penguins are endemic to Antarctica.
A2 The disease is endemic in certain regions of the world.
B1 The plant species is endemic to this particular mountain range.
B2 The endemic bird population is at risk due to habitat destruction.
C1 The endemic culture of the indigenous tribe has been preserved for centuries.
C2 The endemic species found in this national park are protected by conservation efforts.
formal The disease is endemic to this region, meaning it is constantly present.
informal It seems like the flu is endemic around here, everyone keeps getting sick.
slang That type of attitude is endemic in this school, it's like everyone is always trying to one-up each other.
figurative Corruption seems to be endemic in politics, it's hard to find a politician who isn't somehow involved in it.
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