endemic
regularly found in or native to a particular place or group
Word origin: From Greek endemos, native, from en, in, plus demos, people.
Endemic in a sentence
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Corruption had become endemic to the local government.
Corruption had become so endemic to the bureaucracy that reformers scarcely knew where to begin.
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The negotiator's reputation for blank served her well: rivals who tried to outwait her invariably found that she had already anticipated their stalling and arranged a fallback months in advance.
Using “endemic” well
Endemic means native to or habitually present in a place or group. Distinguish it from epidemic, a sudden widespread outbreak, and pandemic, one spanning regions; endemic implies a steady, settled presence.
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