indigenous — originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/
Korean meaning: 특정 지역에서 자생하는, 토착의, 원주민의
Korean pronunciation: 인**디**져너스
Example Sentences
- The koala is indigenous to Australia, so you won't find wild koalas ordering pizza in New York.
- Indigenous plants are better adapted to local climate conditions.
- The museum displays indigenous art from various tribes around the world.
indigenous
ADJECTIVE//ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs//
originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native
Indigenous elder teaches about native plants in their ancestral homeland
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Indigenous beauty tremendous, destruction horrendous
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Origin
From Latin 'indigena' meaning 'native' or 'sprung from the land', derived from 'indu' (in) and 'gignere' (to beget or produce). The suffix '-ous' was added in English to form an adjective.
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“The koala is indigenous to Australia, so you won't find wild koalas ordering pizza in New York.”
“Indigenous plants are better adapted to local climate conditions.”
“The museum displays indigenous art from various tribes around the world.”
“My grandmother's indigenous recipe for kimchi has been passed down for generations, unlike my indigenous talent for burning toast.”
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