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endemic

adjective as in native

adjective as in (especially diseases) common in or exclusive to an area

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Many acknowledged that Portland has problems: Homelessness and open drug abuse are endemic, and encampments crowd some sidewalks.

They all have one thing in common: they are driven by Generation Z, many of whom are furious at what they see as endemic corruption in their countries.

From BBC

The practice has been described as "endemic" in English football.

From BBC

But the parasitic fly has remained endemic in South America, Cuba, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

This is endemic to this industry’s ongoing problem with enabling sick people.

From Salon

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