Preferred label
Indigenous peoples
Alternative labels
Aborigines
Native peoples
Tribes
Broader term
People
Scope note
This heading may be further subdivided by the subdivisions used for classes of persons (Appendix A). See also Library of Congress Subject Headings for names of specific groups.
Editorial note
Use only when specific ethnic or racial group name is not known. As appropriate, subdivide by the subdivisions used for classes of persons (Appendix A).
Change note
Formerly TGMI term.