Indigenous (Adjective)
Meaning
Originating where it is found; "the autochthonal fauna of Australia includes the kangaroo"; "autochthonous rocks and people and folktales"; "endemic folkways"; "the Ainu are indigenous to the northernmost islands of Japan".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The indigenous plants of the region have adapted to the dry climate over thousands of years.
- The indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest have a deep understanding of the forest's ecosystem.
- The Ainu are indigenous to the northernmost islands of Japan and have a distinct culture.
- The indigenous wildlife of Australia includes unique species such as the koala and the platypus.
- The indigenous music of the region is characterized by the use of traditional instruments and melodies.