INDIGENT


Meaning of INDIGENT in English

[ 'ɪndɪdʒ(ə)nt ]

■ adjective poor; needy.

■ noun a needy person.

Derivatives

indigence noun

Origin

ME: via OFr. from late L. ~- , indigere 'to lack'.

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