Indigenize
Pronunciation: /ˈɪnˈdiˈaɪdʒˈniˈzi/
Indigenize (verb)
- To adapt a practice, idea, or system so it fits local people and their culture.
- To give local communities more control over resources, knowledge, or institutions.
- To shift authority from outside groups to Indigenous people in a specific area.
Examples
- The program indigenizes local culture for younger learners.
- They indigenize local culture by using traditional stories.