Indigenous person: meaning, definitions and examples

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indigenous person

 

[ ɪnˈdɪʤɪnəs ˈpɜːsən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

native

A person who belongs to a particular place, especially a place where they have lived for a long time and have a strong cultural connection.

Synonyms

aboriginal, autochthonous, native

Examples of usage

  • They are the indigenous people of this land.
  • The indigenous person shared stories of their ancestors.
  • The indigenous person performed a traditional dance.
  • The indigenous person explained the significance of the ceremony.
  • The indigenous person's knowledge of the local plants was impressive.

Translations

Translations of the word "indigenous person" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indígena

🇮🇳 स्वदेशी व्यक्ति

🇩🇪 Ureinwohner

🇮🇩 orang pribumi

🇺🇦 корінна людина

🇵🇱 rdzenny mieszkaniec

🇯🇵 先住民

🇫🇷 personne autochtone

🇪🇸 persona indígena

🇹🇷 yerli kişi

🇰🇷 원주민

🇸🇦 شخص أصلي

🇨🇿 domorodec

🇸🇰 domorodec

🇨🇳 土著人

🇸🇮 avtohtona oseba

🇮🇸 frumbyggjar

🇰🇿 жергілікті адам

🇬🇪 ძირძველი ადამიანი

🇦🇿 yerli şəxs

🇲🇽 persona indígena

Word origin

The term 'indigenous person' is derived from the Latin word 'indigena', which means native or original inhabitant of a place. Indigenous peoples are the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, often with a distinct cultural heritage. The concept of indigenous rights has gained recognition in recent years, with a focus on preserving the rights and cultures of these communities. The term is widely used in discussions of social justice, human rights, and environmental conservation.