indigenous

 
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs/

adjective

  • originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native: the indigenous peoples of Siberia coriander is indigenous to southern Europe

Derivatives

indigeneity

Pronunciation: /ɪnˌdɪdʒɪˈneɪɪti/
noun

indigenously

adverb

indigenousness

noun

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin indigena 'a native' (see indigene) + -ous

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