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.]en·dem i·cal·ly adv.en·dem ism n. |
endemism
the quality of belonging to a particular race, region, or country. — endemicity, n.
See also: Race
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  endemism - nativeness by virtue of originating or occurring naturally (as in a particular place)nativeness - the quality of belonging to or being connected with a certain place or region by virtue of birth or origin |
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