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indigenous

/ɪnˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.nəs/

indigenousnoun

indigenous

/ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/

Occasionally used, especially in capitalised form, to denote an Indigenous person or Indigenous peoples collectively.

Translations

Autochtone

An Indigenous spoke at the conference about traditional ecological knowledge.

Un Autochtone a pris la parole à la conférence au sujet des savoirs écologiques traditionnels.

Additional translations

indigèneTerme plus rare, souvent employé dans un contexte historique ou anthropologique.

Definitions

A member of an Indigenous people; an Indigenous person (often used with capital initial, or collectively with the definite article).

An Indigenous spoke at the conference about traditional ecological knowledge.

Synonyms

local

first nation member

first peoples member

original inhabitant

native person

indigenousadjective

more indigenous

Comp.

most indigenous

Super.

/ɪnˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.nəs/

Translations

autochtone

The indigenous people of the area have a rich cultural heritage that dates back thousands of years.

Les peuples autochtones de la région possèdent un riche patrimoine culturel qui remonte à des milliers d’années.

Additional translations

indigèneS’emploie surtout pour les plantes, les espèces ou dans un registre scientifique.

Definitions

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

The indigenous plants of the region have adapted to the harsh climate over centuries.

Belonging to a particular region or country by birth or origin.

The indigenous people of the area have a rich cultural heritage that dates back thousands of years.

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