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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIndigenous Religion
/ɪnˈdɪdʒ.ə.nəs rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A system of spiritual beliefs and practices that are native to a particular culture or region.
"The indigenous religion of the Maori includes a rich tapestry of myths and rituals." - 2
Religious practices that are rooted in the traditions of indigenous peoples, often involving a deep connection to the land and ancestors.
"Many indigenous religions emphasize the importance of nature and ancestral spirits."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Latin 'indigena' meaning native, combined with the Latin 'religio' denoting respect for what is sacred. The compound refers to religious practices rooted deeply in a specific local culture or ethnic group before colonization or modernization.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Indigenous Religion" is said worldwide
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Religion indigène
Transliteration: ʁe.li.ʒjɔ̃ ɛ̃.di.ʒɛn
"La religion indigène des Amérindiens est riche en traditions."
Indigene Religion
Transliteration: ɪn.diˈɡeː.nə ʁeˈliː.ɡi̯oːn
"Die indigene Religion der Aborigines ist eng mit der Natur verbunden."
Religione indigena
Transliteration: re.liˈdʒo.ne inˈdi.dʒe.na
"La religione indigena degli Inuit è basata su antiche tradizioni."
Religión indígena
Transliteration: re.liˈxjon inˈdi.xe.na
"La religión indígena de los pueblos originarios es fundamental para su identidad."
Religião indígena
Transliteration: ʁe.liˈʒjɐ̃w ĩ.dʒiˈze.nɐ
"A religião indígena dos povos nativos é rica em mitos e rituais."
स्वदेशी धर्म
Transliteration: svadeshi dharm
"स्वदेशी धर्म में प्रकृति और पूर्वजों के प्रति गहरा संबंध होता है।"
土著宗教
Transliteration: tǔzhù zōngjiào
"土著宗教通常与自然和祖先有深厚的联系。"
토착 종교
Transliteration: tochak jonggyo
"토착 종교는 자연과 조상에 대한 깊은 연결을 강조합니다."
先住民の宗教
Transliteration: senjūmin no shūkyō
"先住民の宗教は自然との深い結びつきを強調しています。"
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