Indigenous Peoples
/ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs ˈpiːpəlz/
Definitions
- (n.) Ethnic groups indigenous to a particular territory recognized by law or international instruments as having distinct cultural, social, economic, and political rights.
The court upheld the land rights of Indigenous Peoples in the treaty dispute.
Forms
- indigenous people
Related terms
Commentary
In legal contexts, "Indigenous Peoples" is capitalized to denote specific recognized groups and rights under international law, notably in documents like the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
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