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indigenous (in DIJ uh nuhs) (adjective)
Pertaining to a person or something that is native to a place; relating to a thing that exists or is produced naturally in a region or country: Tobacco was indigenous to the New World or the Western Hemisphere.

The clinic provides free medical care for indigenous patients, but not for foreigners.

indigent (IN di juhnt) (noun)
A person who is or a group of people who are poor, needy, lacking money; poverty stricken or destitute: Every society must make some provisions for the indigent.

The newspaper reported that the indigenous population in the far north is often indigent and in need of special medical services.

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indigent (adjective), more indigent, most indigent
Relating to people who are very poor, destitute, and in need of financial aid: While on vacation, Fred saw many homeless and indigent men, women, and even children living on the streets, under bridges, and in the parks of the city.
A reference to being impoverished.
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Conveying a lack of necessities of life because of poverty.
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Conveying a lack of necessities of life because of poverty.
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