indigene noun in· di· gene ˈin-də-ˌjēn variants or less commonly indigen ˈin-di-jən -də-ˌjen Synonyms of indigene

indigen Add to list Other forms: indigens Definitions of indigen noun an indigenous person who was born in a particular place synonyms: aboriginal, aborigine, indigene, native

Indigen In general usage the word indigen is treated as a variant of the word indigene, meaning a native.

Define indigen. indigen synonyms, indigen pronunciation, indigen translation, English dictionary definition of indigen. or in·di·gen n. One that is native or indigenous to an area.

indigen definition: native or original inhabitant of a place. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, related words.

(ˈɪndɪˌdʒin) noun a person or thing that is indigenous or native; native; autochthon Also: indigen (ˈɪndɪdʒən)

Origin of Indigen French indigène native, a native from Latin indigena genə- in Indo-European roots From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Dec 11, 2025 · Noun indigen (plural indigens) An indigene or native. (botany) A plant known to be indigenous to a region, rather than a cultigen. [from 1918] Antonym: cultigen

'Indigen' [in-di-juhn] refers to a person or thing that is native to a particular place or region. It can refer to both people and plants or animals, as in 'The kangaroo is an indigen of Australia.'

As nouns the difference between indigen and indigene is that indigen is an indigene or native while indigene is indigenous person, native, indigene.