Indigenous
adjective
Existing naturally or having always lived in a place, belongs to that place.
The kangaroo is indigenous to Australia.
Often appears as...
- indigenous people
- indigenous culture
adjective
Natural to, or characteristic of a specific people or place; native, original.
Indigenous languages are fading away at a fast pace.
Often appears as...
- indigenous languages
- indigenous traditions
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Academic
adjective
Belonging inherently or being an integral part of something.
According to some philosophies, happiness is indigenous to human nature.
Often appears as...
- indigenous feature
- indigenous quality
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Formal
Technical
adjective
Existing naturally or having always lived in a place, belongs to that place.
The kangaroo is indigenous to Australia.
Often appears as...
- indigenous people
- indigenous culture
adjective
Natural to, or characteristic of a specific people or place; native, original.
Indigenous languages are fading away at a fast pace.
Often appears as...
- indigenous languages
- indigenous traditions
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Belonging inherently or being an integral part of something.
According to some philosophies, happiness is indigenous to human nature.
Often appears as...
- indigenous feature
- indigenous quality
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Place Specific
Use it to highlight a species or thing as native to a particular geographic region.
The baobab tree is indigenous to Africa.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Introduced
It means being naturally from an area, not brought there from elsewhere.
Unlike horses, llamas are indigenous to South America.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Identity
It often relates to people living there since ancient times, preserving traditional lifestyles.
Indigenous tribes have unique rituals.
Pro Tip 1/3Place Specific
Use it to highlight a species or thing as native to a particular geographic region.
The baobab tree is indigenous to Africa.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Introduced
It means being naturally from an area, not brought there from elsewhere.
Unlike horses, llamas are indigenous to South America.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Identity
It often relates to people living there since ancient times, preserving traditional lifestyles.
Indigenous tribes have unique rituals.
Pro Tip 1/3Place Specific
Use it to highlight a species or thing as native to a particular geographic region.
The baobab tree is indigenous to Africa.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Introduced
It means being naturally from an area, not brought there from elsewhere.
Unlike horses, llamas are indigenous to South America.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Identity
It often relates to people living there since ancient times, preserving traditional lifestyles.
Indigenous tribes have unique rituals.
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What’s so great about...
that have decimated some indigenous fish populations. On a larger scale, climate change is causing the waters to warm, thus reducing water levels and changing the distribution of aquatic life. Luckily, in recent years, governments have started to recognize the immense value of this natural resource.
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This Indigenous Practice...
to specifically to help the salmon on their trip up it's an amazing thing i mean it's all another thing everything's interrelated you know so it's hard when you start talking about these single-issue things especially with indigenous knowledge it's so holistic everything is related to
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Language is the building...
Connecticut my tribe is matriarchal and our stories ways of understanding for my culture affect the way I lead I was taught a worldview without a living language my tribes language like many indigenous languages was brought to the point of extinction by colonialism
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Martin Schoeller: Kayapo...
they were only pacified in the late sixties. While other indigenous groups around they were already pretty much vanished, they've managed to stand up to the outside world. They're still very much in touch with their culture and their traditions.
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Nature's Oddest Looking...
on them are also in danger invasive species are now the number one threat to Australia's native wildlife they have already contributed to the extinction of more than a hundred indigenous species of flora and fauna it's hard to predict
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Wade Davis: Cultures at...
Now -- the problem -- the problem is that even those of us sympathetic with the plight of indigenous people view them as quaint and colorful but somehow reduced to the margins of history as the real world, meaning our world, moves on.
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Giant Cassowaries are...
on them are also in danger invasive species are now the number one threat to Australia's native wildlife they have already contributed to the extinction of more than a hundred indigenous species of flora and fauna it's hard to predict
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The Unconquered:...
field identify the areas where these Indians are living and then protect those lands and keep invaders out we're about to go into the the java re' the valley de la verde indigenous land in
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Ancient Maya 101 PIPE...
their indigenous homelands and around the world while they participate in modern global life they continue to follow agricultural and ceremonial practices of their ancestors
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What foods did your...
but extends to regular wild vegetables, mushrooms, flowers -- basically, anything that is foraged rather than cultivated. In indigenous India, this shame is omnipresent.
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What’s so great about...
that have decimated some indigenous fish populations. On a larger scale, climate change is causing the waters to warm, thus reducing water levels and changing the distribution of aquatic life. Luckily, in recent years, governments have started to recognize the immense value of this natural resource.
Video examples
This Indigenous Practice...
to specifically to help the salmon on their trip up it's an amazing thing i mean it's all another thing everything's interrelated you know so it's hard when you start talking about these single-issue things especially with indigenous knowledge it's so holistic everything is related to
Video examples
Language is the building...
Connecticut my tribe is matriarchal and our stories ways of understanding for my culture affect the way I lead I was taught a worldview without a living language my tribes language like many indigenous languages was brought to the point of extinction by colonialism
Video examples
Martin Schoeller: Kayapo...
they were only pacified in the late sixties. While other indigenous groups around they were already pretty much vanished, they've managed to stand up to the outside world. They're still very much in touch with their culture and their traditions.
Video examples
Nature's Oddest Looking...
on them are also in danger invasive species are now the number one threat to Australia's native wildlife they have already contributed to the extinction of more than a hundred indigenous species of flora and fauna it's hard to predict
Video examples
Wade Davis: Cultures at...
Now -- the problem -- the problem is that even those of us sympathetic with the plight of indigenous people view them as quaint and colorful but somehow reduced to the margins of history as the real world, meaning our world, moves on.
Video examples
Giant Cassowaries are...
on them are also in danger invasive species are now the number one threat to Australia's native wildlife they have already contributed to the extinction of more than a hundred indigenous species of flora and fauna it's hard to predict
Video examples
The Unconquered:...
field identify the areas where these Indians are living and then protect those lands and keep invaders out we're about to go into the the java re' the valley de la verde indigenous land in
Video examples
Ancient Maya 101 PIPE...
their indigenous homelands and around the world while they participate in modern global life they continue to follow agricultural and ceremonial practices of their ancestors
Video examples
What foods did your...
but extends to regular wild vegetables, mushrooms, flowers -- basically, anything that is foraged rather than cultivated. In indigenous India, this shame is omnipresent.
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Timothy F. Cahill
Australian Athlete
I want to work with kids and help develop them, show them the right way, the right morals and attitude into how to become a better footballer. Australia has many different cultures but I'd like to bring in the indigenous style, bring their competitiveness, athleticism and raw ability into the frame.
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Rigoberta Menchu
Guatemalan Activist
The indigenous peoples never had, and still do not have, the place that they should have occupied in the progress and benefits of science and technology, although they represented an important basis for this development.
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Johan Eliasch
Swedish Businessman
You either keep the forest standing, which takes jobs away from indigenous people who need to feed themselves, or you cut down the trees, which affects the climate. In the long term, you have to protect the forest.
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Niki Caro
New Zealander Director
I believe that the debate of 'Who should tell indigenous stories?' is very important. It's something that should be talked about. I'm totally up for that and if my work can be part of that debate, I'm thrilled.
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Peter Hitchens
English Journalist
The sad truth is that mass migration, whatever the colour of the skins of those involved, upsets and worries indigenous people, especially the poorest.
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Tom Shadyac
American Comedian
The truth is nobody can own anything. That was an unheard-of concept among indigenous people. We invented that.
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Jay Griffiths
British Author
If people can't acknowledge the wisdom of indigenous cultures, then that's their loss.
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Rudolfo Anaya
American Author
In many respects, I think 'Bless Me, Ultima' is a novel about the indigenous.
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Sharmila Tagore
Indian Actress
Bengal's indigenous art and craft is widely popular throughout the world.
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Edward James Olmos
American Actor
I support the indigenous people anywhere in the planet.
Quote examples
Timothy F. Cahill
Australian Athlete
I want to work with kids and help develop them, show them the right way, the right morals and attitude into how to become a better footballer. Australia has many different cultures but I'd like to bring in the indigenous style, bring their competitiveness, athleticism and raw ability into the frame.
Quote examples
Rigoberta Menchu
Guatemalan Activist
The indigenous peoples never had, and still do not have, the place that they should have occupied in the progress and benefits of science and technology, although they represented an important basis for this development.
Quote examples
Johan Eliasch
Swedish Businessman
You either keep the forest standing, which takes jobs away from indigenous people who need to feed themselves, or you cut down the trees, which affects the climate. In the long term, you have to protect the forest.
Quote examples
Niki Caro
New Zealander Director
I believe that the debate of 'Who should tell indigenous stories?' is very important. It's something that should be talked about. I'm totally up for that and if my work can be part of that debate, I'm thrilled.
Quote examples
Peter Hitchens
English Journalist
The sad truth is that mass migration, whatever the colour of the skins of those involved, upsets and worries indigenous people, especially the poorest.
Quote examples
Tom Shadyac
American Comedian
The truth is nobody can own anything. That was an unheard-of concept among indigenous people. We invented that.
Quote examples
Jay Griffiths
British Author
If people can't acknowledge the wisdom of indigenous cultures, then that's their loss.
Quote examples
Rudolfo Anaya
American Author
In many respects, I think 'Bless Me, Ultima' is a novel about the indigenous.
Quote examples
Sharmila Tagore
Indian Actress
Bengal's indigenous art and craft is widely popular throughout the world.
Quote examples
Edward James Olmos
American Actor
I support the indigenous people anywhere in the planet.
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