Endemic
(adjective)
- Prevalent in a particular area or among a particular group of people, typically as a result of a particular set of conditions.
- Native to or confined to a particular region or people.
Origin:
Mid 17th century: from greek endēmios "native, in the country", from en- "in" + dēmos "people".
Examples:
- Poverty is endemic in this part of the city.
- Malaria is endemic in certain parts of Africa.
- The species is endemic to the island.
- The disease is endemic to the population.
- The corruption is endemic in the government.