Indigenous
Definition
(adj) Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place
Examples
“The indigenous people have lived in the region for thousands of years.”
“Those berries are indigenous here.”
“This cactus is indigenous to Arizona.”
“Her grandmother taught her an indigenous recipe from Oaxaca.”
“We saw an indigenous oak along the trail last October.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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