Indigenous: meaning, definitions and examples

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indigenous

 

[ ษชnหˆdษชdส’ษชnษ™s ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น indรญgena

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคฆเฅ‡เคถเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช einheimisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pribumi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั€ั–ะฝะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rdzenny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ˆไฝ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท autochtone

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ indรญgena

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yerli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ† ์ฐฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุตู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ domorodรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ domorodรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœŸ่‘—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ avtohton

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ innfรฆddur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑั€า“ั‹ะปั‹า›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒจแƒแƒ‘แƒšแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yerli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,076 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.