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Added 9 October 2026

widespread

/ˌwaɪdˈspɹɛd/ adjective

In Latin: lātus, pervagātus Wiktionary

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Affecting, or found throughout, a large area (e.g. the entire land or body); broad in extent; widely diffused.
widespread belief
Spread far apart.

Origin

From wide + spread.

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