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sympatric (adj.)

1904, from assimilated form of syn- + Greek patra "fatherland," from pater "father" (see father (n.)) + -ic. Opposite of allopatric.

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Definitions of sympatric from WordNet

sympatric (adj.)
(of biological species or speciation) occurring in the same or overlapping geographical areas;
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