[adjective] - existing or happening in many places and/or among many peopleThere are reports of widespread flooding in northern France.Widespread rioting in the area led to 25 deaths.Malnutrition in the region is widespread - affecting up to 78% of children under five years old.The campaign has received widespread support.There is widespread speculation that he is going to resign.
WIDESPREAD
Meaning of WIDESPREAD in English
Cambridge English vocab. Кембриджский английский словарь. 2012