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indigenous

/ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs/
in · dig · e · nous /ɪn · ˈdɪdʒ · ɪ · nəs/
English Definition
adj. originating or occurring naturally in a particular place
中文释义
本土的,土著的
Significado en Español
indígena
한국어 뜻
토착의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bản địa
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Example Sentence

The plant is indigenous to South America.

这种植物原产于南美洲。

Synonyms
native aboriginal local
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “indigenous”:

  1. A imported
  2. B exotic
  3. C native
  4. D foreign
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C — native. “indigenous” means adj. originating or occurring naturally in a particular place

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The kangaroo is an animal ______ to the wide, open plains of Australia.

  1. A foreign
  2. B imported
  3. C indigenous
  4. D alien
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C — indigenous. “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.

How do you use “indigenous” in a sentence?

The plant is indigenous to South America. (这种植物原产于南美洲。)

What are synonyms for “indigenous”?

native, aboriginal, local — all close in meaning to indigenous (adj. originating or occurring naturally in a particular place).

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.

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