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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The quality or state of being indigenous uncountable, usually
2. 2
   nativeness by virtue of originating or occurring naturally (as in a particular place) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

autochthonyendemismimmanenceindigeneityindwellinginherence

Etymology

From indigenous + -ness.

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