indigenous

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indigenous

(adjective)

Meaning

originating or occurring naturally in a place

Example

"The indigenous tribes of the region have rich cultural traditions."

Synonyms

nativelocal

Antonyms

foreignexotic

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'indigenus', meaning 'born in a place'.
Related word forms
  • noun: indigene
  • noun: indigeneity

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