PoliticsAugust 15, 2026

indigenes

IN-di-jeenz

Definition

People who are native to or original inhabitants of a specific place or region.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'indigena,' meaning 'born in a country' or 'native,' which is a combination of 'indi-' (within) and 'gignere' (to beget or produce).

In the news

The article uses the word to refer to the residents of Jigawa State who participated in the training programme, highlighting the local focus of the government's skill-building initiative.

Baze University Graduates 928 Jigawa Youths from Ideas Programme as Jigawa Government Hosts Graduation Ceremony

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