indigenous
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Performers in the historic stadium wore indigenous clothing, while others were dressed in all gold and held giant golden footballs above their heads.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The indigenous names Judea and Samaria recognize the places’ connection to history.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Under the banner of “sovereign AI,” governments across the globe are purchasing their own AI data centers and funding the creation of AI models that reflect their indigenous culture.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The Nisga’a Nation, a local indigenous community, is also a co-owner.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
The lack of domestic mammals indigenous to sub-Saharan Africa is especially astonishing, since a main reason why tourists visit Africa today is to see its abundant and diverse wild mammals.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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