wide·spread 
/ˈwaɪdˈsprɛd/ adjective
/ˈwaɪdˈsprɛd/ adjective [more widespread; most widespread] : common over a wide area or among many people
▪ There is widespread public interest in the election. ▪ Trade partners had become more widespread. ▪ There was widespread opposition to the plan.
▪ There is widespread public interest in the election. ▪ Trade partners had become more widespread. ▪ There was widespread opposition to the plan.
