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    Indigène (en. Native)

    /ɛ̃.di.ʒɛn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who belongs to an indigenous people.
    The indigenous peoples of this territory have a rich and varied culture.
    Les indigènes de ce territoire ont une culture riche et variée.
    Related to populations native to a place.
    The rights of indigenous peoples must be protected.
    Les droits des peuples indigènes doivent être protégés.
    Vegetation or animal that lives naturally in a region.
    This plant is indigenous to this mountainous region.
    Cette plante est indigène à cette région montagneuse.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'indigena', formed from 'indu' (in) and 'genera' (to be born, to produce).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Indigenous peoples of America
    Indigenous peoples of America.
    indigènes d'Amérique
    rights of indigenous peoples
    Rights related to indigenous peoples.
    droits des indigènes
    indigenous cultures
    Traditions and practices of indigenous peoples.
    cultures indigènes

    Related Words

    indigenous
    A person native to a place.
    autochtone
    colonizer
    A person who colonizes a country.
    colonisateur
    ethnicity
    A group of people sharing the same culture.
    ethnie

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to someone who knows the local traditions well.
    He is very indigenous; he knows everything about our culture.
    Il est très indigène, il sait tout sur notre culture.
    Expresses pride in belonging to an indigenous people.
    She is proud of her indigenous roots.
    Elle est fière de ses racines indigènes.