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indigenous

/ɪnˈdɪd͡ʒənəs/adjective4 syllables

Indigenous means: originating where it is found.

Synonyms for indigenous9

adjective, as in originating where it is found

autochthonal, autochthonic, autochthonous, endemic, native

also used for indigenous

connatural, aboriginal, local, natural

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What does indigenous mean?1

adjective

1

originating where it is found“the autochthonal fauna of Australia includes the kangaroo”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Indigenous in a sentence

  • The jungle was home to many indigenous tribes, who had lived there for generations.Amastan
  • Berbers are the indigenous population of the region.Amastan
  • Colonists often take a shine to indigenous women.papabear
  • Indigenous women often served as interpreters and could introduce their men to their people.CM
  • How do you respect and learn from indigenous cultures during your travels?Amastan
  • Algeria has large indigenous resources of oil and gas.Amastan
  • The indigenous population took up arms against the settlers.Amastan
  • Indigenous rights and sovereignty deserve protection and recognition.Amastan

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