I0106300 (ĭn-dĭj′ə-nəs)adj.1. Originating, growing, or produced in a certain place or region. See Synonyms at native.2. a. Being a member of the original inhabitants of a particular place.b. Of, belonging to, or characteristic of such inhabitants.[From Latin indigena, a native; see indigene.]in·dig′e·nous·ly adv.Thesaurus