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Term: Indigenous

Description:

The term "indigenous" refers to something or someone that is native or originating from a particular region or country. It is commonly used to describe the original inhabitants or native species of a specific area.

Senses:

1. Adjective (1): Belonging to or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
2. Adjective (2): Originating or produced in a specific land rather than being introduced from somewhere else.
3. Noun: A member of the original or earliest known population of a region.

Usages:

Adjective (1):

• The Amazon rainforest is home to a rich diversity of indigenous plants and animals.
• The indigenous tribes of Australia have a deep connection with their land.

Adjective (2):

• The art gallery showcases indigenous artwork inspired by the local culture.
• You can see the influence of indigenous music in many traditional songs.

Noun:

• The history of the island is shaped by the struggles of the indigenous against colonization.
• We visited a museum that told the stories and traditions of the indigenous of North America.

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• Indigenous Art on Amazon
• Indigenous Music on Amazon