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as in aboriginal
belonging to a particular place by birth or origin
the culture of the indigenous people of that country
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as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
the drive to create that is indigenous to humanity
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Recent Examples of indigenous
Burrata originates from Puglia, as does the flavorful indigenous grape variety, Primitivo.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
That informative announcement asks the audience to acknowledge the indigenous people on whose ancestral lands the theater now stands.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2025
During the peak years of the gold rush, the population of indigenous people in California dropped from some 150,000 to roughly 31,000, according to the International Indian Treaty Council.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
This is major news in the world of indigenous resistance.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 2025
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
That informative announcement asks the audience to acknowledge the indigenous people on whose ancestral lands the theater now stands.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2025
During the peak years of the gold rush, the population of indigenous people in California dropped from some 150,000 to roughly 31,000, according to the International Indian Treaty Council.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
This is major news in the world of indigenous resistance.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indigenous
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The evolutionary anthropologist Joseph Henrich has summoned the example of the aboriginal Tasmanians, who were cut off from mainland Australia about ten thousand years ago.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Before the colonization of Australia, many aboriginal people buried dingoes with rites indistinguishable from those used for humans.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2024
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This setup has worked well for me because of the inherent trust within our relationships.—
Dustin Lemick,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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At a basic level, the odd number creates an inherent imbalance, Barbie Atkinson, LPC, founder of Catalyst Counseling in Houston, tells SELF.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
3 Mar. 2025
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Rainbow boa constrictors are native to Central and South America and can reach more than 6 feet in length, experts say.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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Damon is a North Carolina native and holds a degree in Business Management from East Carolina University.—
Damon Stafford,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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But the label’s intrinsic modernity also seems to happily coexist with its deep, winding roots.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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This illustrates the intrinsic, expensive difficulty of intercepting even dummy intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs).—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
19 Feb. 2025
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The station is an integral part of naval operations overseas, housing approximately 7,000 troops and their families.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Feb. 2025
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In responding to the anti-DEI proposal, Apple defended its diversity program as an integral part of its corporate culture, crediting the policies in part for making the technology giant the most valuable company in the world.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2025
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Influencing Without Authority For a tech leader, influencing without authority is essential.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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While safety is essential, true stability comes from economic opportunity — the chance to build a fulfilling life, regardless of your ZIP code.—
Carolina Chavez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Indigenous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indigenous. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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