en·dem·ic (
n-dm
k)
adj.
1. Prevalent in or peculiar to a particular locality,
region, or people: diseases endemic to the
tropics. See Synonyms at native.
2. Ecology Native to or confined to a certain
region.
n. Ecology
An endemic plant or animal.
[From Greek end
mos, native, endemic :
en-, in; see en-2 + dmos, people; see d
- in
Indo-European roots.]
Dad has a Southern accent endemic to the small town where he grew up.
mos, native, endemic :
en-, in; see en-2 + dmos, people; see d- in
Indo-European roots.]Dad has a Southern accent endemic to the small town where he grew up.
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