Meaning of the word dispersed in English

What does dispersed mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dispersed

US /dɪˈspɝːst/
UK /dɪˈspɜːst/

Adjective

distributed or spread over a wide area

Example:
The population is widely dispersed across the rural areas.
The seeds were dispersed by the wind.