You could also refer to them as Veddahs, which is how they refer to themselves. Laurie > Helen, > The word is "indigenous" no matter what nation are referring to. > By the Way...you did not indicate which nation you were talking > about...but I guess it is Sri Lanka. > Gay > >> Camilla, What word would you use? >> Helen(NZ) >> >>> I think you might find a lot of people wiil be upset with the >>> wording of your message. I am. >>> >>>> Has anyone researched natives and has knowledge of naming patterns? >>>> Rae >>>> Downunder >>>