🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

indígena

Pronunciation / Transliteration: indígena

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Indigenous/ɪnˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.nəs/
adjectivenounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"El respeto por los derechos de los pueblos indígenas es fundamental."

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As adjective
  1. 1

    Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

    "The kangaroo is indigenous to Australia."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'indigenous' originates from the Latin word 'indigena', meaning 'native' or 'born in a place'. It evolved through Middle French in the 16th century, retaining its association with native populations and their cultures.

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