Meaning
Pertaining to the original inhabitants of a particular region or environment, often characterized by distinct cultural, social, and historical attributes that differentiate them from later settlers or colonizers; may also imply a deep-rooted connection to
💡 The term "indigenous" is often used in discussions of cultural identity and rights; it is important to avoid conflating it with terms like "native" or "local," as these can carry different connotations and implications.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
a
bright
morning
the
community
center
filled
with
quiet
conversation
as
an
indigenous
elder
unrolled
a
bundle
of
dyed
fibers
.
She
explained
,
with
patient
detail
,
how
each
color
and
pattern
reflects
seasonal
changes
and
the
local
landscape
,
inviting
the
students
to
listen
and
ask
questions
.
The
participants
practiced
careful
hand
movements
,
learning
techniques
that
had
been
passed
down
through
generations
while
discussing
how
to
adapt
them
for
sustainable
craft
projects
.
Between
demonstrations
they
compared
notes
about
plant
dyes
,
soil
stewardship
and
the
importance
of
preserving
cultural
heritage
in
ways
that
respect
both
tradition
and
innovation
.
By
the
end
of
the
afternoon
everyone
left
with
a
small
woven
sample
and
a
renewed
sense
of
connection
to
the
place
and
its
living
knowledge
.
Common Phrases
indigenous peoples
indigenous knowledge systems
indigenous rights
Synonyms
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