NYT Dictionary

INDIGENE

/ˈɪndɪdʒiːn/
AdjectiveNounIN-di-genein-di-gene · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2026

Meaning

Indigenous.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Middle French indigène, from Latin indigena.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

nativeindigenaborigineaboriginalinhabitantlocalprimitive

NYT Puzzle Appearances

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