1. A policy or practice that gives priority or favorable treatment to indigenous peoples, native populations, or local communities in business, employment, education, or government contracts
The government implemented indigenous preference policies to support native business owners.
O governo implementou políticas de preferência indígena para apoiar empresários nativos.
2. In commercial or economic contexts, the prioritization of goods, services, or labor from indigenous or native sources
Indigenous preference in procurement ensures local communities benefit from development projects.
A preferência indígena nas compras públicas garante que comunidades locais se beneficiem de projetos de desenvolvimento.