I. ˈində̇jənt, -dēj- adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin indigent-, indigens, present participle of indigēre to need, lack, from Old Latin indu, endo in + egēre to need, be needy, lack; akin to Old High German ekrōdi thin, weak, Old Norse ekla scarcity
1. : being in a condition of indigence : being poor usually without being destitute : impoverished , needy
helping the indigent by means of medical insurance
2.
a. archaic : deficient
b. archaic : totally lacking in something specified
tangible parts indigent of moisture — Francis Bacon
c. obsolete : being in need of something specified
naturally indigent of protection — Richard Steele
Synonyms: see poor
II. noun
( -s )
: one that is indigent