Indigenous
/ɪnˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.nəs/noun
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
Did you know?The term 'indigenous' is deeply tied to the idea of being 'born of' or 'generated by' a specific land, echoing ancient connections to Earth and identity.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
indigena
“Native, born in a place.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
indigenus
“Produced or born in a particular region.”
Middle French
Middle French
indigène
“Native, belonging to a place.”
16th Century
English
indigenous
“Pertaining to people or things native to a particular region.”