Die einheimische
Example: Die einheimische Bevölkerung schützt ihre Traditionen sehr sorgfältig.
Definition
"Die einheimische" refers to the native or indigenous people of a region, often emphasizing their long-standing presence and cultural traditions in that area. It highlights the original inhabitants distinct from settlers or newcomers.
Etymology
The term "die einheimische" comes from the German roots 'ein' meaning 'one' or 'own' and 'Heim' meaning 'home,' combined with the suffix '-isch' which forms an adjective. It literally means 'belonging to one's home,' referring to those who are native to a place.
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"Die einheimische" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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