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widespread

CEFR: B2
Distributed, existing, or accepted across a broad geographic expanse, diverse demographic groups, or varied social strata.

Synonyms

  • prevalent
  • ubiquitous
  • pervasive

Common Collocations

  • widespread belief
  • widespread concern
  • widespread adoption

Example Sentence

There is widespread consensus among child psychologists that excessive screen time impairs attention spans.

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