Legal Definitions - indigena

Indigena

Indigena means a person who was born in a particular country or region and belongs to the original inhabitants of that place. In history, it referred to someone who was born within the English realm or naturalized by act of Parliament.

• The indigenous people of Australia are known as Aborigines.
• The Mayan civilization is an example of an indigenous culture in Central America.

The examples illustrate that indigena refers to people who are native to a particular place and have a long history of living there. The Aborigines and Mayans are both examples of indigenous people who have their own unique cultures and traditions that have been passed down through generations.