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as in aboriginal
belonging to a particular place by birth or origin
the culture of the indigenous people of that country
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as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
the drive to create that is indigenous to humanity
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Recent Examples of indigenous
However, the true targets were often indigenous leaders, anti-mining advocates, environmental restoration campaigners, and community organizers.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 16 May 2025
These include opaque licensing procedures, indigenous IP requirements, unfair procurement preferences, data localization mandates, and increasingly burdensome compliance expectations for foreign firms.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 13 May 2025
Take to the cobblestone streets, explore their ornate gold-leaf interiors and immerse yourself in 16th century tales of Spanish conquistadors and indigenous resilience.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Fruit is an edible capsule that has served as a source of carbohydrate for indigenous peoples of the Northwest.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 May 2025
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 16 May 2025
These include opaque licensing procedures, indigenous IP requirements, unfair procurement preferences, data localization mandates, and increasingly burdensome compliance expectations for foreign firms.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 13 May 2025
Take to the cobblestone streets, explore their ornate gold-leaf interiors and immerse yourself in 16th century tales of Spanish conquistadors and indigenous resilience.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Fruit is an edible capsule that has served as a source of carbohydrate for indigenous peoples of the Northwest.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indigenous
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The evolutionary anthropologist Joseph Henrich has summoned the example of the aboriginal Tasmanians, who were cut off from mainland Australia about ten thousand years ago.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Before the colonization of Australia, many aboriginal people buried dingoes with rites indistinguishable from those used for humans.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2024
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On the contrary, the power of the purse is reserved to Congress, and the President has no inherent authority to override Congress's will on domestic spending decisions.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2025
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Loro Piana’s connection to the equestrian world was inherent from the very beginning, with brothers Pier Luigi and Sergio Loro Piana, the former co-owners of the Maison, both passoniate riders.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Slovenia is not among the highest-producing countries, but emerging rosé producers in Central and Eastern Europe are playing a growing role in market diversity Peloponnese, Greece The Peloponnese offers a range of native grapes suited for dry rosé, especially agiorgitiko.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Volunteer in a California state park or join the local chapter of California Native Plant Society project to eradicate invasive plants and preserve native habitats.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Prominent investors like Warren Buffett remain wary, emphasizing Bitcoin’s lack of intrinsic value and the possibility of regulatory crackdowns.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The successful release once again proved the intrinsic value of Black content and the importance of creating meaningful marketing moments that lead to movements.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2025
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Over the past two seasons, Williams’ proficiency in the midrange has become an integral part of the Thunder’s half-court setup, finishing the regular season in the 93rd and 96th percentile in midrange attempts, according to Cleaning the Glass.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Sale was an integral part of the 2018 Red Sox team that won the World Series.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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Taking away mental health care and essential healthcare services from low-income populations puts an already vulnerable group at a significantly higher risk for addiction.—
Ryan Hampton,
Time,
28 May 2025
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Tailor Your Résumé While certifications are essential, your résumé must reflect a comprehensive picture of your skills and experiences.—
Jay Garcia,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Indigenous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indigenous. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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