Indigenous person: meaning, definitions and examples
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indigenous person
[ ɪnˈdɪʤɪnəs ˈpɜːsən ]
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
- 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
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.