indigenous
adjective
originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country; native (often followed byto ).
nonindigenous
-
a word derived from
indigenous.
Example Sentences
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But the film doubles as a fascinating study of humans’ engagement with their environment, exploring not-always-predictable differences between the approach of the local Inuit population—hunters by tradition—and nonindigenous people with particular ideas about conservation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
Cher learned of Kaavan’s plight in 2016 and hired a legal team to press for his freedom, citing inhumane treatment of a nonindigenous animal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 26, 2020
Apart from the local activity of the Urarina, other indigenous groups and some nonindigenous people, the Pastaza-Marañón peatlands remain in nearly pristine condition.
From Scientific American ● Feb. 5, 2020
Most of Monday’s victims were nonindigenous Papuan people, the police said.
From New York Times ● Sep. 25, 2019
Officials say the overpopulated nonindigenous burro problem in Mohave County has led to traffic accidents on state and county highways.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 29, 2016
