indigenization

/ɪnˌdɪdʒənəˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of making something more native or local, especially by adapting it to fit the culture, customs, or needs of a particular place or group of people.
    • Many companies focus on indigenization to better serve regional markets.
    • The indigenization of the school curriculum included teaching local history and languages.
    • The museum's indigenization efforts involved hiring local artists to redesign exhibits.