B2adjectiveformalsocietyhistory
US/ɪnˈdɪdʒ.ə.nəs/
UK/ɪnˈdɪdʒ.ə.nəs/
belonging naturally to a place; used for the original people, plants or animals of a region
In context
Indigenous peoples have lived in the rainforest for thousands of years.
The study looks at how indigenous languages are being lost across the region.
Several indigenous plants have been replaced by imported species.
Words that go with indigenous
adjective + noun
- indigenous peopleIndigenous people make up a small share of the population.
- indigenous populationThe indigenous population has grown slowly since 1990.
- indigenous languageMany indigenous languages have fewer than a hundred speakers.
- indigenous speciesIndigenous species struggle when new predators arrive.
- indigenous knowledgeIndigenous knowledge can help scientists manage forests.
- indigenous communityThe project was planned with the local indigenous community.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The indigenous of AustraliaCorrect: The indigenous people of Australia