Adjective widespread (comparative more widespread or (rare) widerspread, superlative most widespread or (rare) widestspread) Affecting, or found throughout, a large area (e.g. the entire land or body); broad in extent; widely diffused.
Widespread refers to something that is commonly occurring or extensively recognized, distributed, or established over a large area or among many people. It can relate to a range of things including behaviors, beliefs, diseases, conditions, or phenomena.
Raleigh News & Observer: Gerrymandering does more than take our voices. It affects public health in NC | Opinion
Gerrymandering does more than take our voices. It affects public health in NC | Opinion