native values

[ˈneɪ.tɪv ˈvæl.juːz]
noun phrasepl: native values
valores nativos
1. Core principles, beliefs, and moral standards that originate from or are inherent to a person's birthplace, indigenous culture, or ancestral heritage
The community worked to preserve their native values despite modernization pressures.
A comunidade trabalhou para preservar seus valores nativos apesar das pressões da modernização.
2. In computing and programming, the fundamental or default data types and their associated values within a system or programming language
The database stores native values for each field type.
O banco de dados armazena valores nativos para cada tipo de campo.
3. Traditional customs, ethical standards, and cultural principles that are indigenous to a specific population or ethnic group
Indigenous peoples continue to uphold their native values through oral traditions.
Os povos indígenas continuam a defender seus valores nativos através de tradições orais.
In Brazilian culture, 'valores nativos' frequently appears in discussions about indigenous peoples (povos indígenas), quilombo communities, and the preservation of Afro-Brazilian and regional traditions. In the USA, the term is commonly used when discussing Native American heritage, immigrant assimilation, and cultural identity preservation. The concept carries weight in both nations' ongoing dialogues about multiculturalism, identity, and cultural respect.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
indigenous valuestraditional valuescultural principlesancestral beliefscore valuesfundamental principles
Antonyms / Antônimos
foreign valuesimported valuesalien principlesadopted values

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
valores nativos
Standard term used in cultural, social, and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
valores nativos; valores próprios da cultura local
Often expanded to emphasize local cultural identity
São Paulo
valores nativos; princípios culturais originários
Formal usage common in business and institutional settings
Portugal
valores nativos; valores originários
Used similarly but may emphasize historical or regional authenticity

Related Words

cultural heritageindigenous traditionsmoral principlesancestral customsethic standardsnative culture

Related Idioms & Phrases

stay true to native values
return to native values
preserve native values
embrace native values
lose one's native values
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