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indigenus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • indigenous adj Originating naturally in a particular place; native, especially before colonization or outside influence.
  • native noun Someone who was born in a particular place.

Senses

indigenus is used for these senses in English:

  • native Characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from prehistoric times.

native — full definition

  1. noun Someone who was born in a particular place.
  2. adj Belonging to a place by birth or original origin, rather than having moved there or been introduced.
  3. adj Present or built into something from the start, rather than added on later — often used of skills or abilities.

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