indigenous culture

Meaning

The unique traditions, language, social practices, and heritage of the original, native inhabitants of a particular region or country. It is a formal, respectful term used in academic, travel, and anthropological contexts.

Examples

• The eco-tour offers travelers a unique opportunity to learn about the indigenous culture of the Andes.

  The eco-tour offers travelers a unique opportunity to learn about the indigenous culture of the Andes.

• Preserving the indigenous culture is vital for maintaining the historical identity of the region.

  Preserving the indigenous culture is vital for maintaining the historical identity of the region.

• We attended a traditional ceremony that has been central to the indigenous culture for centuries.

  We attended a traditional ceremony that has been central to the indigenous culture for centuries.

• The museum showcases artifacts that reflect the rich history of the area's indigenous culture.

  The museum showcases artifacts that reflect the rich history of the area's indigenous culture.

• Responsible tourism helps support local communities while respecting their indigenous culture.

  Responsible tourism helps support local communities while respecting their indigenous culture.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ We learned about the indigen culture of the island.

  ✓ We learned about the indigenous culture of the island.

  'Indigen' is not an English word. The correct adjective is 'indigenous'.

• ✗ They want to protect their indigenous cultures traditions.

  ✓ They want to protect their indigenous culture's traditions.

  To show possession, you need the apostrophe-s ('culture's') or a prepositional phrase ('the traditions of their indigenous culture').

Related Expressions

Practice

• The festival celebrates the art and music of the country's ___ culture.

  💡 An adjective meaning originating or occurring naturally in a particular place.

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  indigenous

• Respecting ___ culture is a key principle of sustainable and ethical travel.

  💡 Starts with 'i' and refers to native, original communities.

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  indigenous