indigene
[ in-di-jeen ]
noun
a person, animal, or plant that is native to a region; autochthon.
Origin of indigene
1First recorded in 1590–1600; from Middle French, from Latin indigena “a native”; see indigenous
- Also in·di·gen [in-di-juhn]. /ˈɪn dɪ dʒən/.
Words Nearby indigene
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How to use indigene in a sentence
The arguments for regarding this genus as an indigene of the 141 East are not strong.
Earthworms and their Allies | Frank E. BeddardEvery indigene learns by hard experience to be courteous to a French soldier.
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British Dictionary definitions for indigene
indigene
indigen (ˈɪndɪdʒən)
/ (ˈɪndɪˌdʒiːn) /
noun
an indigenous person, animal, or thing; native
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