widespread
/ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/
adjective
- Existing or happening over a large area or among many people.
- Widespread use of smartphones has changed how we communicate.
- The disease caused widespread panic in the region.
- There is widespread support for the new recycling program.
- Spread out or scattered over a large area.
- Widespread flooding affected several towns after the heavy rain.
- The wildfire caused widespread damage to forests and homes.
- The artist's work gained widespread recognition only after his death.