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indigenous person

[ ɪnˈdɪʤɪnəs ˈpɜːsən ]

Noun

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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.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
indigenous person	Commonly used in academic and general contexts to describe someone who originates from a particular region or country. Indigenous people have lived in this area for thousands of years. The rights of indigenous persons are protected under international law.
native	Generally used in everyday language to refer to people or things that originate from a specific place. Be cautious as it can sometimes carry negative connotations if not used carefully. She is a native of New York. Several native plants have medicinal properties.
aboriginal	Frequently used in Australia to refer to the first inhabitants of the region, but can also be used more broadly. Ensure political correctness by using the term preferred by the community being discussed. The Aboriginal communities in Australia have rich cultural traditions. She is studying Aboriginal art as part of her degree.
autochthonous	Mainly used in academic, scientific, or formal texts to describe people, plants, or animals native to a region. The autochthonous population of the region has unique genetic traits. Researchers are studying the autochthonous species of insects in the rainforest.

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

тубілець
абориген

🇵🇱 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

Etymology

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.