indigenous
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All land that tourist development happens on belongs, in some way, to someone: the state, indigenous people, or individuals.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
"We are always interested in exploring better local produce as it evolves. Supporting Indian agriculture and working with indigenous ingredients is central to how we approach food."
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
"It's ridiculous. It's not up to him to decide," said business executive Gilbert Russell, emphasizing the indigenous origin of the lake's name, given to it "hundreds of years ago."
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
The city, whose indigenous name—“the place where the fish stops”—comes from its river rapids, gave Brazil’s right-wing former president, Jair Bolsonaro, 79% of the vote in 2018.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
The diners have all been taken over by precious little bistros boasting a menu of indigenous American cuisine.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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