indigenous
/ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs/
in · dig · e · nous
/ɪn · ˈdɪdʒ · ɪ · nəs/
English Definition
adj. originating or occurring naturally in a particular place
Significado en Español
indígena
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “indigenous”:
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A
imported
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B
exotic
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C
native
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D
foreign
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C — native.
“indigenous” means adj. originating or occurring naturally in a particular place
Common questions about “indigenous”
What does “indigenous” mean?
indigenous — adj. originating or occurring naturally in a particular place. In Chinese: 本土的，土著的.
How do you pronounce “indigenous”?
indigenous is pronounced /ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · dig · e · nous.
Is “indigenous” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. indigenous appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
