Indigenous: meaning, definitions and examples
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indigenous
[ ษชnหdษชdสษชnษs ]
people
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
Synonyms
aboriginal, autochthonous, native, original
Examples of usage
- The indigenous people of Australia have a rich cultural heritage.
- The indigenous flora and fauna of the island are protected by law.
plants/animals
Naturally existing in a particular region or environment.
Synonyms
autochthonous, endemic, local, native
Examples of usage
- The indigenous species of birds are well adapted to the local climate.
- Conservation efforts aim to protect the indigenous plants of the area.
Translations
Translations of the word "indigenous" in other languages:
๐ต๐น indรญgena
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคตเคฆเฅเคถเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช einheimisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ pribumi
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพััะฝะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ rdzenny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ ไฝ
๐ซ๐ท autochtone
๐ช๐ธ indรญgena
๐น๐ท yerli
๐ฐ๐ท ํ ์ฐฉ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุตูู
๐จ๐ฟ domorodรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ domorodรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ่
๐ธ๐ฎ avtohton
๐ฎ๐ธ innfรฆddur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฑัาัะปัาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแจแแแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yerli
๐ฒ๐ฝ indรญgena
Word origin
The word 'indigenous' comes from the Latin word 'indigena', which means 'native' or 'innate'. It was first used in the English language in the early 17th century to refer to native or original inhabitants of a place. The term is often used in discussions about the rights and recognition of native peoples and their cultures.