indigenous

indigène, autochtone

Qui vit ou pousse naturellement dans un lieu, ou appartient à sa population d’origine.

En anglais simple : Living or growing naturally in a place, or belonging to its original population.

• These plants are indigenous to the region.
• The park protects indigenous animals.
• Several indigenous species have disappeared from the island.

Comment l'utiliser : indigenous to a place (This tree is indigenous to the island.)

Synonymes : native

Contraires : introduced, non-native

Expressions courantes : indigenous plants, indigenous species, indigenous to something, indigenous people

autochtone, indigène

Qui concerne les premiers peuples d’un lieu, leurs langues, leurs traditions ou leurs modes de vie.

En anglais simple : Relating to a place's original peoples and their languages, traditions, or ways of life.

• The school teaches indigenous languages.
• She studies indigenous traditions and stories.
• The museum worked with indigenous communities to plan the display.

Synonymes : native, aboriginal

Expressions courantes : indigenous culture, indigenous languages, indigenous traditions, indigenous communities