1. the quality or state of being indigenous; the fact of originating or occurring naturally in a particular place.
Usage: abstract noun form of indigenous; commonly used in academic, legal, and policy contexts

Examples

• The indigenousness of the plant species made it valuable for conservation efforts.
• Scholars debated the indigenousness of the cultural practices to the region.
• The law recognizes the indigenousness of certain communities to the land.
• The museum's exhibit highlighted the indigenousness of traditional art forms.
• Protecting indigenousness of local flora is a key environmental goal.
• The indigenousness of the population to the island was documented through historical records.