verb
- making something native to or characteristic of a particular country or region; adapting something to local indigenous culture, practices, or control
Usage: present participle of indigenise (British spelling); also spelled 'indigenizing' in U.S. English; commonly used in educational, cultural, and institutional contexts
Examples
- The university is indigenising its curriculum by incorporating more Indigenous perspectives and knowledge systems.
- Museums are indigenising their collections by returning artifacts to Indigenous communities and collaborating on exhibits.
- The government is indigenising the workforce by hiring and promoting more local and Indigenous employees.
- Schools are indigenising their teaching materials to reflect the history and culture of Indigenous peoples.
- The company is indigenising its leadership by appointing Indigenous directors to the board.
- Indigenising healthcare services means integrating traditional healing practices with modern medicine.
- The organization committed to indigenising its governance structure to give Indigenous communities greater decision-making power.