Meaning of the word indigene in English

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indigene

US /ˈɪndɪdʒiːn/
UK /ˈɪndɪdʒiːn/

Noun

an indigenous inhabitant of a place

Example:
The island's indigenes have a rich cultural heritage.
The government is working to protect the rights of the indigenes.
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