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Indigenous

usgb/ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/Volume
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Place Specific

Use it to highlight a species or thing as native to a particular geographic region.

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The baobab tree is indigenous to Africa.
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Not Introduced

It means being naturally from an area, not brought there from elsewhere.

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Unlike horses, llamas are indigenous to South America.
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Cultural Identity

It often relates to people living there since ancient times, preserving traditional lifestyles.

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Indigenous tribes have unique rituals.
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