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in·di·gene

 (ĭn′dĭ-jēn′, -jən) or in·di·gen (-jən, -jĕn′)
n.
One that is native or indigenous to an area.

[French indigène, native, a native, from Latin indigena; see genə- in Indo-European roots.]
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Noun1.indigen - an indigenous person who was born in a particular placeindigen - an indigenous person who was born in a particular place; "the art of the natives of the northwest coast"; "the Canadian government scrapped plans to tax the grants to aboriginal college students"
individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do"
Levantine - (formerly) a native or inhabitant of the Levant
Mauritian - a native or inhabitant of Mauritius
Filipino - a native or inhabitant of the Philippines
Russian - a native or inhabitant of Russia
Seychellois - a native or inhabitant of Seychelles
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In the case of Paysbook, the SEC said that individuals or group of persons representing this entity through its founder Arjay Gallenero were offering online investments as well as its own cryptocurrency called 'Indigen coins' to the public.
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..There is a need to document and compare the present state of living conditions and the development among the indigen ous peoples of the Arctic."
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Manufacturer: Navistar Defense / Indigen Armor / SAIC