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indigenous
[in-dij-uh-nuhs]
adjective
originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country; native (often followed byto ).
the plants indigenous to Canada.
Indigenous. relating to or being a people who are the original, earliest known inhabitants of a region, or are their descendants: the Indigenous languages of the Americas.
the Indigenous Maori of New Zealand;
the Indigenous languages of the Americas.
innate; inherent; natural (usually followed byto ).
feelings indigenous to human beings.
indigenous
/ ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs, ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛnɪtɪ /
adjective
originating or occurring naturally (in a country, region, etc); native
innate (to); inherent (in)
Other Word Forms
- indigenously adverb
- indigenousness noun
- indigenity noun
- nonindigenous adjective
- unindigenous adjective
- unindigenously adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of indigenous1
Example Sentences
Its tales are told by people from “across the Canadian Arctic,” frequently focusing on indigenous beliefs and ancient creatures not as scared of the modern world as one might think.
However, criticism of the explorer’s treatment of indigenous peoples has grown in the years since.
The academic, a research director at the North West University's school of tourism management, did acknowledge "that we need to honour indigenous heritage".
Galleries are increasingly showcasing indigenous and marginalised art, Ms Puri said, though more support is needed for students and emerging artists.
The charcoal is used by indigenous households as a fuel source.
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