indigenous

Definitions

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

Relating to or denoting the original inhabitants of a particular region.

Examples

The indigenous people of the region have preserved their traditional customs for centuries.

Many indigenous plants are now being studied for their potential medicinal properties.

The government is working to protect the land rights of indigenous communities.

Synonyms

native aboriginal local endemic autochthonous inborn original

Antonyms

foreign alien exotic imported nonnative migratory introduced