indigene

[ in-di-jeen ]

noun

1. a person, animal, or plant that is native to a region; autochthon.

indigene

/ ˈɪndɪdʒən; ˈɪndɪˌdʒiːn /

noun

1. an indigenous person, animal, or thing; native

Word History and Origins

Origin of indigene¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; from Middle French, from Latin indigena “a native”; indigenous

Example Sentences

The arguments for regarding this genus as an indigene of the 141 East are not strong.

From Project Gutenberg

Every indigene learns by hard experience to be courteous to a French soldier.

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