indigenous in-DIJ-uh-nuhs adjective WS #24

originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native to a specific region or environment; belonging naturally to a place

1. Indigenous knowledge about sustainable farming practices is increasingly valued by modern agriculture.
2. The indigenous languages of the Amazon rainforest are disappearing at an alarming rate.
3. The museum featured an exhibition celebrating indigenous art and cultural traditions.
4. Many indigenous plants are better adapted to local climate conditions than imported species.
5. The indigenous peoples of Australia have lived on the continent for over 65,000 years.