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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
This is major news in the world of indigenous resistance.
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 2025
The tribe, as well as other indigenous nations, including the Kletsel Dehe Wintun and the Cachil Dehe Band of Wintun Indians, envision preserving an old trade route, as well as improving a recreational trail to attract hikers, sightseers and bikers from San Francisco to Sacramento.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
In some instances, however, indigenous knowledge practices and science are in agreement.
—Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Jan. 2025
According to Wired, Zuckerberg's property has caused tension with locals and indigenous groups on the island.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 2025
The tribe, as well as other indigenous nations, including the Kletsel Dehe Wintun and the Cachil Dehe Band of Wintun Indians, envision preserving an old trade route, as well as improving a recreational trail to attract hikers, sightseers and bikers from San Francisco to Sacramento.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
In some instances, however, indigenous knowledge practices and science are in agreement.
—Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Jan. 2025
According to Wired, Zuckerberg's property has caused tension with locals and indigenous groups on the island.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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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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In today’s digital world, there are inherent tools for marketers in search of a wider and more targeted audience.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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While a qubit can hold multiple values at the same time, it is burdened by an inherent problem.—
Cade Metz,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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The speakers included educator and historian Gloria Hom, Chew’s granddaughter; Alviso native Richard Santos, whose family worked for Bayside Cannery; and Grant Han, a student at BASIS High School in San Jose who has been working on a documentary about Alviso that features Chew’s story.—
Sal Pizarro,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Playing 30 pounds lighter than his time with the Spartans enabled the Detroit native to lead all interior defensive lineman in total pressures with 55.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 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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The construction of shelters and the development of warning systems are an integral part of this strategy.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Understanding how content creation, marketplace trends and changing consumer behavior intersect is essential for success in this new era of product search.—
Yuriy Boykiv,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Curated by Maurizio Cattelan and Marta Papini Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Indigenous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indigenous. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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