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- pronunciation:
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- Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
being the people or animals that originally lived and may continue to live in a particular country or region.
The turkey is indigenous to North and Central America.The indigenous people of the region speak their own native language, but some also speak Spanish.
- antonyms:
- exotic, foreign
- similar words:
- domestic, original
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| definition 2: |
of or having to do with people or animals that originally lived and may continue to live in a particular country or region.
The harvest festival is part of the indigenous culture of the region. |
| related words: |
home, local |
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| derivations: |
indigenously (adv.), indigenousness (n.) |
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