indigeneity
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- noun
- /ˌɪndɪˈdʒiːnɪti/
- Formal
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indigenidad
- It doesn't mean that there aren't other groups like Palestinians, then Arabs who are, who also have a claim of indigeneity to the land of Israel.
- indigeneity and modernity
- Diaspora and indigeneity
- Dialectical indigeneity
And I think this is resonant with the discussion we had about or what you were saying about indigeneity.
- And I think this is resonant with the discussion we had about or what you were saying about indigeneity.
Examples
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Morgan's autobiography differs in that it charts her discovery of her own indigeneity and the uncovering of her family's unspoken experiences of colonial exploitation and abuse.
Academic text (2016) -
The museum showcased exhibits that highlighted the importance of indigeneity in preserving cultural traditions.
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The primary difference is that Quebeckers have no claim to indigeneity or an experience of colonization.
Academic text (2011) -
Since then, government itself has been drawn inexorably into a politics of indigeneity, customary law, and "tradition."
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The fourth principle, recognizing the authenticity and authority of Native peoples, emphasized indigeneity as contemporary and led to a marked change in the curatorial process.
Academic text (2004) -
Although the Coushatta community faced considerable opposition to gaining federal services, both federal officials and local non-Indians consistently recognized their indigeneity, clearing at least one obstacle faced by other tribes in the Jim Crow South that were often considered black by local and federal officials.
Academic text (2017) -
The Seminoles should not be considered newcomers—a common misconception that negates, intentionally or not, Seminole indigeneity.
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Activists advocate for the rights of Indigenous peoples, emphasizing the value of indigeneity in their communities.
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Understanding indigeneity helps to appreciate the unique perspectives and histories of native populations.
Synonyms
Being part of the first people and their culture in a place
The quality of being born in a place and belonging to it
The state of being native to a particular place
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
indigeneity = indigenous (transparent) = indigen + ity
The noun 'indigeneity' is transparently formed from the adjective 'indigenous' with the suffix '-ity' indicating a state or quality.
Etymology
Indigeneity comes from a phrase meaning 'born in the land', from Greek en- 'in' and gē 'land'. So indigeneity means being native to a place and keeping the traditions and identity of that land.