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Definition of: indigenous
(in·dij′ə·nəs) adjective
1. Originating in a (specified) place or country; not exotic; native.
2. Innate; inherent. See synonyms under NATIVE, PRIMEVAL. Also in·dig′e·nal. [<LL indigenus <L indigena native <indu- within + gen-, root of gignere beget]
—in·dig′e·nous·ly adverb
—in·dig′e·nous·ness noun
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