Indigenous
10 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native to a specific region or environment. Often used to describe people, animals, plants, or cultures that have existed in an area since earliest times.
“The indigenous people of Australia have maintained their cultural traditions for thousands of years.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs/
Syllables
in·dig·e·nous
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10-letter word with three vowels including two I's and one O
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Worth 13 points; useful for placing G and D on premium squares
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