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< indigene

indigent >

in·dig·e·nous

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ADJECTIVE:

Originating and living or occurring naturally in an area or environment. See Synonyms at native.
Intrinsic; innate.

ETYMOLOGY:
From Latin indigena, a native ; see indigen

OTHER FORMS:
in·dige·nous·ly (Adverb), in·dige·nous·ness (Noun)

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