Definition of Indigenous
Indigenous
in·dig·e·nous


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(adjective)
that which is native to an area or is first born in an area or environment;

e.g. They are the indigenous peoples of America who lived on this continent before the Europeans colonized there.

(adjective)
being inborn or innate;

e.g. Feelings or emotions are indigenous to human beings and are currently unknown to exist within other living organisms.



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