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How do you spell Indigenous?

Correct spelling

indigenous

Remember: in-DIG-enous - natives DIG deep roots in their homeland

Why is indigenous spelled this way?

From Latin indigena, a native. INDU (in) + GIGNERE (to beget). Something indigenous was begotten in its place — belonging by birth rather than arrival.

Common misspellings of indigenous

indiginousindegenousindigeniousindigonous

Example

The indigenous peoples of Australia have lived on the continent for over 60,000 years.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell indigenous?+
The correct spelling is "indigenous". Remember: in-DIG-enous - natives DIG deep roots in their homeland
Is it indiginous or indigenous?+
The correct spelling is "indigenous", not "indiginous".

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