Synonyms for indigenous
ɪnˈdɪdʒ ə nəsin·dige·nous

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1. indigenousadjective

   Born or engendered in, native to a land or region, especially before an intrusion.

   Synonyms:
   autochthonous, aboriginal, native

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1. indigenous

   Native denotes that which belongs to one by birth; natal that which pertains to the event of birth; natural denotes that which rests upon inherent qualities of character or being. We speak of one's native country, or of his natal day; of natural ability, native genius. Compare INHERENT; PRIMEVAL; RADICAL.

   Synonyms:
   innate, natal, native, natural, original

   Antonyms:
   acquired, alien, alien, artificial, assumed, foreign, unnatural

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1. autochthonal, autochthonic, autochthonous, endemic, indigenousadjective

   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"

   Synonyms:
   endemical, autochthonous, autochthonic, autochthonal, endemic

   Antonyms:
   foreign, strange

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1. indigenousadjective

   Synonyms:
   native, not exotic

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1. List of paraphrases for "indigenous":

   aboriginal, native, indígenas, indígena, aboriginals, original, autochthonous, autochtones, natives, local, origin, autochtone

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1. Echo Hawk:

   But while the Native community knows this, the issue has long been invisible in mainstream media. companies need to think about how they can partner with indigenous groups to raise global visibility around issues.

2. Eric Garcetti:

   Los Angeles is a city of belonging that takes responsibility for the mistakes we’ve made in the past, our indigenous brothers and sisters deserve justice and today we take a step toward delivering both greater cultural sensitivity and spaces for Angelenos to gather and perform their traditional ceremonies.

3. Lilia Soto:

   Weve been working to rediscover our indigenous roots and Aparicios presence is showing that we matter, the racism shes facing in Mexico also is an attack against us.

4. Kristen Walker:

   For example, it supports livelihoods and wellbeing of indigenous and local communities in times of peace and helps reduce the risk of conflicts breaking out.

5. Sam Liccardo:

   Thirty-four years ago, San Jose commemorated the tragic destruction of the 2nd Market Street Market Street Chinatown, a century prior -- but with each new generation, we must reemphasize our commitment to justice and renew our contrition, not just for these failings but for all acts of disrespect and violence against our Black, Latino, Indigenous, and AAPI community members, this reconciliation acknowledges the mistakes of our city's past and serves as a reminder to continue striving for an inclusive society.