indigene

[ in-di-jeen ]
/ ˈɪn dɪˌdʒin /

noun

a person or thing that is indigenous or native; native; autochthon.
Also in·di·gen [in-di-juh n] /ˈɪn dɪ dʒən/.

Origin of indigene

1590–1600; < Middle French < Latin indigena a native. See indigenous

Example sentences from the Web for indigene

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

    Earthworms and their Allies |Frank E. Beddard
  • Every indigene learns by hard experience to be courteous to a French soldier.

    Under Two Flags |Ouida [Louise de la Ramee]

British Dictionary definitions for indigene

indigene

indigen (ˈɪndɪdʒən)

/ (ˈɪndɪˌdʒiːn) /

noun

an indigenous person, animal, or thing; native