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Meaning of native
The primary meaning of the word "native" refers to something that is naturally found in a particular place or environment, or a person who was born in a particular place.
Etymology of native
The word "native" comes from the Latin word "nativus", which means "born" or "innate", and is derived from "nasci", which means "to be born"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe people, plants, and animals that are found in a particular place or environment
Synonyms
indigenous
aboriginal
innate
inherent
natural
inborn
congenital
inherited
hereditary
autochthonous
domestic
local
homegrown
endemic
traditional
characteristic
typical
inherent
intrinsic
innate
inbred
inherited
congenital
inbuilt
instinctive
intuitive
organic
unalienable
Definitions
- Relating to a person's birth or origin, or to the place where they were born
- * Found in a particular place or environment, and not introduced from elsewhere
- * Having a natural ability or talent for something
Usage Examples
- The native wildlife of the island is unique and diverse
- * She is a native speaker of French
- * The native people of the region have a rich cultural heritage
Antonyms
foreign
alien
exotic
introduced
imported
non-native
unnatural
acquired
learned
external
extrinsic
extraneous
artificial
manufactured
synthetic
imposed
forced
unnaturalized
unindigenous