indigenous

The definition of indigenous is something or someone who is native to an area or who naturally belongs there.

(adjective)

An example of indigenous are the Native Americans of the United States.

See indigenous in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

existing, growing, or produced naturally in a region or country; belonging (to) as a native
innate; inherent; inborn

Origin: LL indigenus < L indegena: see indigene

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See indigenous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Originating and living or occurring naturally in an area or environment. See Synonyms at native.
Intrinsic; innate.

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Origin: From Latin indigena, a native; see indigen

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