indigenous

einheimisch, heimisch

Von Natur aus an einem Ort lebend oder wachsend, oder zu dessen ursprünglicher Bevölkerung gehörend.

In einfachem Englisch: Living or growing naturally in a place, or belonging to its original population.

• These plants are indigenous to the region.
• The park protects indigenous animals.
• Several indigenous species have disappeared from the island.

So benutzt man es: indigenous to a place (This tree is indigenous to the island.)

Synonyme: native

Gegenteile: introduced, non-native

Häufige Wendungen: indigenous plants, indigenous species, indigenous to something, indigenous people

indigen, einheimisch

Die ursprünglichen Völker eines Ortes sowie ihre Sprachen, Traditionen oder Lebensweisen betreffend.

In einfachem Englisch: Relating to a place's original peoples and their languages, traditions, or ways of life.

• The school teaches indigenous languages.
• She studies indigenous traditions and stories.
• The museum worked with indigenous communities to plan the display.

Synonyme: native, aboriginal

Häufige Wendungen: indigenous culture, indigenous languages, indigenous traditions, indigenous communities