Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
endemic
Adjective
/ɛnˈdɛmɪk/
Definition
Regularly found and restricted to a specific place or environment.
Examples
- The Galápagos Islands are home to many endemic species of birds.
- Malaria is endemic to some tropical regions, meaning it is constantly present there.
- Certain plants are endemic to specific mountain ranges.
Meaning
The term describes a species or condition that is native to and confined to a particular geographic area.
Synonyms
- Native
- Indigenous
- Local
