Prevalent (adjective)

1. Existing or happening widely or in many places, especially over a large area.
2. Widespread in a particular area or among a particular group of people.

Origin:

From the latin praevalentem, from praevalere ("to prevai.l")

Examples:

1. The prevalent opinion among experts is that global warming is caused by human activity.
2. The disease was once prevalent in the area, but now it is rare.
3. The prevalent wind in the area is from the east.
4. Poverty is still prevalent in many parts of the world.
5. The prevalent culture among teenagers is heavily influenced by social media.