Indigenous

Definition

Indigenous peoples are ethnic groups who are the original inhabitants of a given region, having distinct cultural, social, and political characteristics that differentiate them from dominant populations. They maintain practices, traditions, and languages that are often linked to their ancestral territories and natural resources.

Related terms

Colonialism: The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.

Self: determination - The process by which a country determines its own statehood and forms its own allegiances and government.

Autonomy: The right or condition of self-government, especially in a particular sphere