Indigenous synonyms

ĭn-dĭj'ə-nəs

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native
Occurring in nature pure or uncombined with other substances:
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innate
Existing naturally rather than acquired; that seems to have been in one from birth
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autochthonous
Originating or formed in the place where found; indigenous:
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connatural
Innate; inborn.
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endemic
Native to a particular area or culture; originating where it occurs.
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built-in
Of an included feature that normally comes as an extra
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foreign (antonym)
Conducted or involved with other nations or governments; not domestic:
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constitutional
Consistent with, sanctioned by, or permissible according to a constitution:
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elemental
(By extension) of, or relating to a force or nature, especially to severe atmospheric conditions
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inbred
Resulting from narrow or limited associations
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indwelling
Placed or implanted within the body, as a catheter or electrode.
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ingrained
Firmly established, as by long conditioning; deep-seated:
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inherent
Naturally as part or consequence of something.
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enchorial
Of, relating to, or written in the vulgar form of ancient Egyptian hieratic writing.
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alien (antonym)
Belonging to another country or people; foreign
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congenital
(Usage Problem) Being or having an essential characteristic as if by nature; inherent or inveterate:
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migrant (antonym)
Migrant is defined as a person or animal that moves from one place to another.
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aboriginal
Of or characteristic of aborigines
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intrinsic
(Anatomy) Situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts. Used of certain nerves and muscles.
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be (related)
Forming an essential element, as arising from the basic structure of an individual
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start (related)
Forming an essential element, as arising from the basic structure of an individual
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amerindian (related)
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amerindians (related)
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indiginous (related)
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afro-colombian (related)
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african (related)
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mestizo (related)
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dayak (related)
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inuit (related)
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ainu (related)
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taino (related)
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tribal (related)
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domestic
Of or relating to activities normally associated with the home, wherever they actually occur.
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original
Being the source from which a copy, reproduction, or translation is made.
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homegrown
Created or constructed in an informal or amateur manner; done without formal assistance, as from a business, organization, or professional.
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expatriate (antonym)
Of, or relating to, people who are expatriates.
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Find another word for indigenous. In this page you can discover 40 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for indigenous, like: native, innate, autochthonous, inborn, connatural, endemic, built-in, foreign, constitutional, elemental and inbred.
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Indigenous Sentence Examples

  • The most indigenous inhabitants were the American Indians.

  • Coffee of several species is indigenous and grows wild.

  • They were looking for indigenous Australians.

  • He is more indigenous even than the natives.

  • Indigenous animals are not well-suited to be domesticated and assist in farming.

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