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indigenous definition

in·dig·enous (in dij′ə nəs)

adjective

  1. existing, growing, or produced naturally in a region or country; belonging (to) as a native
  2. innate; inherent; inborn

Etymology: LL indigenus < L indegena: see indigene

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