Indigenous
Adjectiveस्वदेशी
Definition
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
Contextual Sentence: "The government launched a scheme to promote indigenous manufacturing capabilities under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Indi (India/Inside) + genous (born); born inside the land.
Synonyms
native
aboriginal
local
Antonyms
foreign
alien
imported