indigenous

US /ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/

UK /ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/

B1

adjective

  • Being naturally from an area, not somewhere else
  • Relating to the traditional culture and knowledge of native people.
  • Originating or produced naturally in a particular region or environment; native.
  • Native to a particular region or environment.
  • Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
  • Relating to the people who are native to a particular region.

other

  • The traditional knowledge and practices of indigenous peoples.

noun

  • The original inhabitants of a particular region or country.