Indigenous
Adjectiveप्राकृतिक, मूलनिवासी
Definition
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
Contextual Sentence: "The indigenous flora and fauna of the Himalayas are critical to maintaining ecological balance in the region."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'in' (within) + 'digest' (origin) → 'Born here' = Indigenous.
Synonyms
native
aboriginal
endemic
Antonyms
foreign
alien
introduced