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Indigenous

usgb/ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/Volume
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Place SpecificPlay
Use it to highlight a species or thing as native to a particular geographic region. SlideThe baobab tree is indigenous to Africa.
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Not IntroducedPlay
It means being naturally from an area, not brought there from elsewhere. SlideUnlike horses, llamas are indigenous to South America.
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Cultural IdentityPlay
It often relates to people living there since ancient times, preserving traditional lifestyles. SlideIndigenous tribes have unique rituals.