indigenous

adjective

Originating, growing, or produced in a certain place or region. synonym: native.

adjective

Being a member of the original inhabitants of a particular place.

adjective

Of, belonging to, or characteristic of such inhabitants.

Born or originating in a particular place or country; produced naturally in a country or climate; native; not exotic.

Figuratively, innate; inherent; intrinsic.

Synonyms Native, etc. See original, a.

In geology, noting a rock or a mineral which has originated as such in the place where it is found, such as granite or basalt in situ. A glacial boulder brought from a distance is exotic or erratic.

In physiography, noting a stream which developed originally in its present surroundings: it is a consequent one in most cases.

adjective

Native; produced, growing, or living, naturally in a country or climate; not exotic; not imported.