Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word People or things that originally belonged to a particular place before others arrived or before outside influences.
Indigenous
/ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
The indigenous culture thrived before colonization.
Indigenous plants are crucial to maintaining local biodiversity.
Many indigenous languages face the threat of extinction.
Etymology:
Originates from the Latin word "indigena," meaning "native," composed of "in-" (in) and "gignere" (to beget or produce), first used in English in the late 16th century.
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