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widespread
[/ˈwaɪdspred/]
adjective
generalizado
1.
found or distributed over a large area or number of people
The disease became widespread across the country.
A doença se tornou generalizada em todo o país.
2.
affecting or concerning many people or areas
There is widespread support for the new policy.
Há apoio generalizado para a nova política.
3.
occurring in many places or among many people
Widespread poverty in the region requires urgent attention.
A pobreza disseminada na região requer atenção urgente.
Synonyms
prevalent
extensive
pervasive
common
universal
rampant
Antonyms
localized
limited
restricted
rare
confined
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
generalizado
most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
disseminado
alternative, slightly more formal
Portugal
generalizado
standard term in European Portuguese
Portugal
alastrado
alternative, emphasizing spread or propagation
Related Idioms & Phrases
widespread belief
widespread misconception
widespread outbreak
widespread adoption
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