[in-dij-uh-nuh
s] 
| 1. | originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country; native (often fol. by to): the plants indigenous to Canada; the indigenous peoples of southern Africa. |
| 2. | innate; inherent; natural (usually fol. by to): feelings indigenous to human beings. |
[in-di-jen-i-tee] , noun | indigenous (ĭn-dĭj'ə-nəs) Pronunciation Key
Native to a particular region or environment but occurring naturally in other places as well. The American black bear is indigenous to many different parts of North America. Compare alien, endemic. |