prevalent
adjectiveUK /ˈprev.əl.ənt/
US /ˈprev.əl.ənt/
Something prevalent is found in many places or happens a lot.
Colds are prevalent in winter, so wash your hands often.
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2. Existing widely in a particular area or group at a particular time.
The disease was prevalent in crowded cities.
3. Accepted or practiced by most people; generally current.
That belief was prevalent among sailors long ago.
4. Having great influence or power in a place.
A prevalent idea can shape how a whole community thinks.