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indigenous

/ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/
Word
Definition

Indigenous means that something or someone exists naturally in an environment or area.

Example Sentence

The Pueblo people were an indigenous tribe in Arizona who lived in adobe homes.

Source: 4000 Essential English Words - Book 6

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