indigenous people
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The original inhabitants of a region or country, whose ancestors lived there before colonisation or settlement by others.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The government agreed to return the land to its _____."
Answer: indigenous people
In your own words, what does "indigenous people" mean?
The original inhabitants of a region or country, whose ancestors lived there before colonisation or settlement by others.
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