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native

adjectivemasculinegeneral usevery common/nɐˈtivu/na·ti·vo

Definitions

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1

Belonging to a particular place by birth or origin; indigenous.

Usage examples

He is a native of New York City.
The kangaroo is native to Australia.

Common combinations

native speakernative languagenative species
2

Innate, inherent, or occurring naturally in a person or thing.

Usage examples

She has a native talent for painting.
His native intelligence helped him solve the problem.

Common combinations

native abilitynative wit