English Words Starting With I

• indies

  nounB2
  /ˈɪndiz/An informal term primarily referring to independent record labels, film production companies, or video game developers operating outside the major corporate system.
• indifference

  nounB2
  /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.əns/A lack of interest, concern, or sympathy; a state of being neutral or uncaring.
• indifferency

  nounVery Low / Archaic
  /ɪnˈdɪf(ə)r(ə)nsi/The state or quality of being indifferent; lack of interest, concern, or preference.
• indifferent

  adjectiveadverbnounB2
  /ɪnˈdɪf.rənt/Having no particular interest, concern, or preference; being uninterested or unenthusiastic.
• indifferentism

  nounC2 (Very Rare)
  /ɪnˈdɪf(ə)rəntɪz(ə)m/The belief that all religions are of equal value, or the state of being indifferent to religious or philosophical beliefs.
• indigence

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈɪndɪdʒ(ə)ns/A state of extreme poverty or lack of basic necessities.
• indigene

  nounLow (C1/C2 level)
  /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒiːn/A person, animal, or plant that is native or originally belonging to a particular place.
• indigenize

  verb-transitiveC2
  /ɪnˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.naɪz/To make something native or characteristic of a particular place, society, or culture; to adapt to local conditions.
• indigenous australian

  nounB2-C1
  /ɪnˈdɪdʒ.ə.nəs ɒˈstreɪ.li.ən/Relating to the original inhabitants of mainland Australia and associated islands prior to European colonization.
• indigenous peoples' day

  nounMid-Frequency (increasing in public/media discourse)
  /ɪnˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.nəs ˈpiː.pəlz deɪ/A holiday celebrated in various countries, primarily in the Americas, to honour the histories, cultures, and contributions of the indigenous peoples of a region, often serving as an alternative or complement to Columbus Day.
• indigent

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˈɪndɪdʒ(ə)nt/Suffering from a severe lack of material possessions, especially money; extremely poor.
• indigestion

  nounMedium
  /ˌɪn.dɪˈdʒes.tʃən/Pain or discomfort in the stomach/digestive tract that occurs after eating, often due to difficulty digesting food.
• indignation

  nounC1
  /ˌɪn.dɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/Strong anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair, unjust, or offensive treatment.
• indignity

  nounC1
  /ɪnˈdɪɡnəti/treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or to lose one's dignity
• indigo

  adjectivenounB2
  /ˈɪndɪɡəʊ/A deep, rich blue colour that is between blue and violet in the visible spectrum.
• indigo blue

  nounC2
  /ˈɪn.dɪ.ɡəʊ ˈbluː/A deep, rich blue colour between blue and violet on the visible spectrum.
• indigo bunting

  nounRare
  /ˈɪndɪɡəʊ ˈbʌntɪŋ/A small North American songbird, the male of which has deep blue plumage during the breeding season.
• indigo snake

  nounC2
  /ˈɪn.dɪ.ɡəʊ ˌsneɪk/A large, non-venomous constrictor snake native to the southeastern United States, known for its iridescent blue-black colouring.
• indigo squill

  nounVery low
  /ˈɪndɪɡəʊ skwɪl/A type of small bulbous plant of the genus Ledebouria, characterized by its purple-spotted leaves and tall flower spike, often cultivated as a houseplant.
• indigoid

  adjectivenounC2
  /ˈɪndɪɡɔɪd/Relating to or denoting a class of organic compounds that form the basis of indigo and related dyes.

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