indigene

noun

in·di·gene | \ ˈin-də-ˌjēn

variants: or less commonly indigen \ ˈin-di-jən

, -də-ˌjen \

Definition of indigene

: native

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the indigenes had not merely adapted to the harsh climate, but had in fact prospered in it

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No doubt the Tainos, the indigenes at the time of European encounter, have plenty to smoke about, if there are any left alive. — Peter Lewis, The Christian Science Monitor, "'Havana' probes the mysteries and magic of the Cuban capital," 5 July 2017

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