Meaning & use
indigenous
Originating naturally in a particular place or region rather than arriving from elsewhere.
See it in a sentence
The eucalyptus tree is indigenous to Australia, though it now grows worldwide.
Several indigenous communities have lived along this river for thousands of years.
A note on using this word
Indigenous applies to plants, animals, and peoples with long-standing ties to a specific land, distinct from settlers or later arrivals.
Words with a similar meaning
nativeaboriginal
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Words with an opposite meaning
foreignintroduced
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