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单词 indigenes
释义

indigene

noun

in·​di·​gene ˈin-də-ˌjēn How to pronounce indigene (audio)
variants or less commonly indigen
ˈin-di-jən How to pronounce indigene (audio)
-də-ˌjen
: native

Synonyms

  • aboriginal
  • aborigine
  • autochthon
  • native
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Example Sentences

the indigenes had not merely adapted to the harsh climate, but had in fact prospered in it
Recent Examples on the Web Many of the indigenes believe that their perpetual sadness is the root cause of disease and death among them. Scientific American, 25 Mar. 2020 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, 5 July 2017

Word History

Etymology

Latin indigena

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

indigenes

noun

variants also indigens
plural of indigene
as in natives
a member of the first people to inhabit a region the indigenes had not merely adapted to the harsh climate, but had in fact prospered in it

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • natives
  • aborigines
  • aboriginals
  • autochthones
  • autochthons

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • foreigners
  • aliens
  • nonnatives
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