in·dig·e·nous 
/ɪnˈdɪʤənəs/ adjective
/ɪnˈdɪʤənəs/ adjective : produced, living, or existing naturally in a particular region or environment
▪ He grows a wide variety of both indigenous [=native] and exotic plants. ▪ an indigenous culture/language ▪ There are several indigenous groups that still live in the area. — sometimes + to ▪ These birds are indigenous to South America.
▪ He grows a wide variety of both indigenous [=native] and exotic plants. ▪ an indigenous culture/language ▪ There are several indigenous groups that still live in the area. — sometimes + to ▪ These birds are indigenous to South America.
— in·dig·e·nous·ly adverb
