VocabJLPT N1
indigenous people
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. indigenous people
  2. 2. native people
  3. 3. Indigenous peoples
A noun referring to indigenous people or the original inhabitants of a land before colonization or outside settlement. It is used in historical, anthropological, and political discussions about native populations.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Hmm, am I actually imagining the indigenous perspective properly?

Sentence 2

I stopped in my tracks looking at the indigenous crafts on display outside the station.

Sentence 3

I tried following an indigenous recipe for my weekend cooking.

Sentence 4

"Did you learn any indigenous languages in school?" he asked.

Sentence 5

The official statement included an apology to indigenous peoples and measures to prevent recurrence.