Spanish Conversation · Level 64
76 words
Spanish word
indigenismo
Pronunciation
IPA/indixeˈnismo/
Meaning
- masculine nounindigenism
Example
El indigenismo promueve el reconocimiento de las culturas indígenas.
Indigenism encourages the recognition of indigenous cultures.
More examples
En algunas comunidades, el indigenismo busca proteger las lenguas frente a la asimilación.
In some communities, indigenism seeks to protect languages against assimilation.
Core concept
A political current advocating recognition and protection of indigenous peoples' rights and cultures.
Similar words
movimiento indigenista: Organized movement campaigning for recognition and improved rights for indigenous peoples.
indigenista: Political stance supporting policies that defend indigenous peoples' rights and cultures.
nativismo: Ideology that values native land and preservation of traditional local cultures.
indígena: Person who belongs to an indigenous people or community.
Definition in Spanish
Conjunto de ideas y prácticas políticas que buscan reconocer, valorar y proteger los derechos y las culturas de los pueblos indígenas.
Word origin
From Spanish indígena ('indigenous') plus the suffix -ismo denoting a doctrine or movement, with indígena ultimately from Latin indigēna.
Usage tips
- In conversation, movimiento indígena or pueblos indígenas emphasizes indigenous agency more naturally than indigenismo, which often carries an academic or outsider tone.
Opposites
- asimilaciónassimilationnoun