What is the opposite of “indigen”?

What is the antonym of “indigen”?

The antonyms of indigen are alien, foreign, and imported. These words describe things that come from outside or are not native to a particular place.

Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

alien

Belonging to a different country, race, or group; unfamiliar or strange.

Example

The customs and traditions of this country may seem alien to you at first.

foreign

Belonging to or coming from another country or culture; not native or local.

Example

She found it hard to adjust to the foreign environment and missed her home country.

imported

Brought in from another country or place; not produced locally.

Example

The supermarket sells a variety of imported fruits and vegetables that are not grown in this region.

How are these antonyms different from each other?

• 1. Alien refers to something that is unfamiliar or strange, often related to people or cultures.
• 2. Foreign refers to something that comes from another country or culture, often related to objects or products.
• 3. Imported refers to something that is brought in from another place, often related to goods or products.

Good things to know

• 1. Travel: Use these antonyms to describe places, people, and things that are not native to a particular place.
• 2. Business: Use these antonyms to describe products, services, and companies that come from different countries or cultures.
• 3. Education: Use these antonyms to teach students about different cultures, languages, and traditions.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of indigen describe things that come from outside or are not native to a particular place. Alien refers to unfamiliar or strange things related to people or cultures, foreign refers to things that come from another country or culture, and imported refers to things that are brought in from another place. Use these antonyms to describe places, people, and things in travel, business, and education contexts.