nounnounnounnounadjective
l’indigeno
indigenous
Definition & meaning
Indigeno means indigenous or native: originating naturally in a particular region or belonging to the population originally associated with it.
It can describe people, animals, plants, or other things native to a place. As a noun, it means an indigenous person or, in the plural, indigenous people.
Grammar & Word origin
Indigeno is an adjective and a masculine noun. Its forms are:
- Masculine singular: indigeno
- Feminine singular: indigena
- Masculine plural: indigeni
- Feminine plural: indigene
It comes from Latin indigena, meaning “native to a place.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- autoctono — “native” or “indigenous”; often emphasizes that a species or population originated in a particular place.
- nativo — “native”; often refers to a person’s birthplace or origin, without necessarily implying indigenous ancestry.
- forestiero — “foreigner” or “outsider”; contrasts with someone native to a place.
- alloctono — “non-native”; used especially for species or populations originating elsewhere.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
L'uomo indigeno cammina nel villaggio.adjective
The indigenous man walks in the village.
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