Word of the DayWord of the Day · October 24, 2026
endemic
- en-DEM-ik · adjective
- Regularly found among particular people or in a certain area; native or restricted to a place.
- “Corruption remains endemic in several sectors of the country's economy.”
- Origin: From Greek 'endemos' from 'en' (in) and 'demos' (people).
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