indigenous

in·dig·e·nous

(in-dij'ĕ-nŭs),

Native; natural to the country or region where found.

[L. indigenus, born in fr. indu, within (old form of in), + G. -gen, producing]

indigenous

(ĭn-dĭj′ə-nəs)

adj.

1. Originating, growing, or produced in a certain place or region.

2.

a. Being a member of the original inhabitants of a particular place.

b. Of, belonging to, or characteristic of such inhabitants.

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in·dig′e·nous·ly adv.

in·dig·e·nous

(in-dij'ĕ-nŭs)

Native; natural to the country or region where found.

[L. indigenus, born in fr. indu, within (old form of in), + G. -gen, producing]

indigenous

native, not introduced by man.