native

1 of 2

adjective

na·tive ˈnā-tiv How to pronounce native (audio)

: inborn, innate

native talents

: belonging to a particular place by birth

a native New Yorker

archaic : closely related

: belonging to or associated with one by birth

hailed in his native Sweden as an influential dramatist

William Peden

: natural, normal

a generosity that was native to him

: grown, produced, or originating in a particular place or in the vicinity : local

native fruits and vegetables

: living or growing naturally in a particular region : indigenous

native wildlife of Australia

: simple, unaffected

our feeling still native and entire, unsophisticated by pedantry

Edmund Burke

: constituting the original substance or source

the way I must return to native dust

John Milton

: found in nature especially in an unadulterated form

mining native silver

chiefly Australia : having a usually superficial (see superficial sense 2) resemblance to a specified English plant or animal

capitalized : of, relating to, or being a member of an indigenous people of North or South America : native american

natively adverb

nativeness noun

native

2 of 2

noun

: one born or reared in a particular place

: an original or indigenous inhabitant

: something indigenous to a particular locality

: a local resident

especially : a person who has always lived in a place as distinguished from a visitor or a temporary resident

Example Sentences

Adjective people who are native to France She has a native ability to learn quickly. The island is home to several native species of trees. Noun She's a native of France who moved to the United States when she was 15. He wishes he could speak Spanish like a native. The plant is a native of Central and South America. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Paloma Kemak, a native Arizonan, uses social media to put a spotlight on continuous glucose monitors, tiny medical devices that have revolutionized diabetic health care.

AZCentral.com, 16 Sep. 2022 Their native territory is eastern Russia, according to the Indianapolis Zoo.

Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Sep. 2022 In a conversation with a Colville Reservation elder, Feddersen learned that native youth on quests used to add to the local petroglyphs.

Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 The Node will have native plantings, fish and wildlife habitats and a fully accessible way for people to touch the water.

Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 The Colorado River Basin provides water and electricity for more than 40 million people living across seven Western states and Mexico, including households, farms, ranches and native communities.

Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 16 Sep. 2022 Drake London spent the past three seasons tearing up college defenses for USC, so football fans in his native Southern California weren't surprised when the big receiver got off to a strong NFL start with the Atlanta Falcons.

Greg Beacham, ajc, 15 Sep. 2022 The leaves and fruit of the white mulberry tree, native to China, have been used for centuries in traditional medicine.

Kaiser Health News, oregonlive, 15 Sep. 2022 Here’s the lay of the land as the Romeo native returns to Pine Knob for his first area shows since 2019.

Brian Mccollum, Detroit Free Press, 15 Sep. 2022

Noun

Katy Murphy, the owner, is a Milwaukee native who is aiming to create a healthy fast food alternative.

Journal Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 Fields is a Lakeville native and lives in Winthrop with her husband and two dogs.

John Hilliard, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2022 Cotton is a Tucson native who played in college at Idaho, and also spent time with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Los Angeles Chargers.

José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 Yes, Parker is a Chicago-area native who always dreamed of playing for hometown team.

Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 The 60-year-old Kelly is a Massachusetts native who has spent his entire career in the Midwest, including the past 12 seasons at Notre Dame.

Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2022 Berger was a Cleveland native who went to high school in Shaker Heights.

Paul Newberry, ajc, 2 Sep. 2022 Robinson, 23, is a Tuscaloosa native who played at Hillcrest High School.

Mike Rodak | Mrodak@al.com, al, 29 Aug. 2022 Ayoub, 42, is the first native of Dearborn, which has the highest concentration of Arab Americans among cities in the U.S., to lead the largest Arab American civil rights group.

Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 26 Aug. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

native 1 of 2

adjective

na·tive ˈnā-tiv How to pronounce native (audio)

: born in a certain place or country

He's a native Belgian.

: belonging to a person because of place of birth

His parents speak their native language at home.

: existing, living, or growing originally or naturally in a certain region

native plants

: grown, produced, or coming from a certain place

native tomatoes

native art

: natural sense 3

He's a swimmer with native ability.

native

2 of 2

noun

: a person who was born in or comes from a particular place

: a kind of plant or animal that originally grew or lived in a particular place

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释义	native 1 of 2 adjective na·tive ˈnā-tiv 1 : inborn, innate native talents 2 : belonging to a particular place by birth a native New Yorker 3 archaic : closely related 4 : belonging to or associated with one by birth hailed in his native Sweden as an influential dramatist William Peden 5 : natural, normal a generosity that was native to him 6 a : grown, produced, or originating in a particular place or in the vicinity : local native fruits and vegetables b : living or growing naturally in a particular region : indigenous native wildlife of Australia 7 : simple, unaffected our feeling still native and entire, unsophisticated by pedantry Edmund Burke 8 a : constituting the original substance or source the way I must return to native dust John Milton b : found in nature especially in an unadulterated form mining native silver 9 chiefly Australia : having a usually superficial (see superficial sense 2) resemblance to a specified English plant or animal 10 capitalized : of, relating to, or being a member of an indigenous people of North or South America : native american natively adverb nativeness noun native 2 of 2 noun 1 : one born or reared in a particular place 2 a : an original or indigenous inhabitant b : something indigenous to a particular locality 3 : a local resident especially : a person who has always lived in a place as distinguished from a visitor or a temporary resident Synonyms Adjective aboriginal autochthonous born domestic endemic indigenous Noun local localite townie towny year-rounder See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective people who are native to France She has a native ability to learn quickly. The island is home to several native species of trees. Noun She's a native of France who moved to the United States when she was 15. He wishes he could speak Spanish like a native. The plant is a native of Central and South America. See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Paloma Kemak, a native Arizonan, uses social media to put a spotlight on continuous glucose monitors, tiny medical devices that have revolutionized diabetic health care. AZCentral.com, 16 Sep. 2022 Their native territory is eastern Russia, according to the Indianapolis Zoo. Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Sep. 2022 In a conversation with a Colville Reservation elder, Feddersen learned that native youth on quests used to add to the local petroglyphs. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 The Node will have native plantings, fish and wildlife habitats and a fully accessible way for people to touch the water. Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 The Colorado River Basin provides water and electricity for more than 40 million people living across seven Western states and Mexico, including households, farms, ranches and native communities. Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 16 Sep. 2022 Drake London spent the past three seasons tearing up college defenses for USC, so football fans in his native Southern California weren't surprised when the big receiver got off to a strong NFL start with the Atlanta Falcons. Greg Beacham, ajc, 15 Sep. 2022 The leaves and fruit of the white mulberry tree, native to China, have been used for centuries in traditional medicine. Kaiser Health News, oregonlive, 15 Sep. 2022 Here’s the lay of the land as the Romeo native returns to Pine Knob for his first area shows since 2019. Brian Mccollum, Detroit Free Press, 15 Sep. 2022 Noun Katy Murphy, the owner, is a Milwaukee native who is aiming to create a healthy fast food alternative. Journal Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 Fields is a Lakeville native and lives in Winthrop with her husband and two dogs. John Hilliard, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2022 Cotton is a Tucson native who played in college at Idaho, and also spent time with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Los Angeles Chargers. José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 Yes, Parker is a Chicago-area native who always dreamed of playing for hometown team. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 The 60-year-old Kelly is a Massachusetts native who has spent his entire career in the Midwest, including the past 12 seasons at Notre Dame. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2022 Berger was a Cleveland native who went to high school in Shaker Heights. Paul Newberry, ajc, 2 Sep. 2022 Robinson, 23, is a Tuscaloosa native who played at Hillcrest High School. Mike Rodak \| Mrodak@al.com, al, 29 Aug. 2022 Ayoub, 42, is the first native of Dearborn, which has the highest concentration of Arab Americans among cities in the U.S., to lead the largest Arab American civil rights group. Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 26 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective and Noun Middle English natif, from Middle French, from Latin nativus, from natus, past participle of nasci to be born — more at nation First Known Use Adjective 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1535, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing native go native native-born non-native native speaker native soil native land go native native-born non-native native speaker native soil native land Kids Definition native 1 of 2 adjective na·tive ˈnā-tiv 1 : born in a certain place or country He's a native Belgian. 2 : belonging to a person because of place of birth His parents speak their native language at home. 3 : existing, living, or growing originally or naturally in a certain region native plants 4 : grown, produced, or coming from a certain place native tomatoes native art 5 : natural sense 3 He's a swimmer with native ability. native 2 of 2 noun 1 : a person who was born in or comes from a particular place 2 : a kind of plant or animal that originally grew or lived in a particular place Medical Definition native adjective na·tive ˈnāt-iv 1 : belonging to or associated with one by birth 2 : living or growing naturally in a particular region 3 a : constituting the original substance or source b : found in nature especially in an unadulterated form conversion of a native protein to a denatured protein natives noun plural of native 1 as in residents a usually longtime resident of a locality the natives seem to resent the summer tourists even though they depend upon them for their livelihood Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance residents inhabitants locals localites habitants occupants dwellers residers year-rounders townies denizens Antonyms & Near Antonyms travellers travelers excursionists sightseers vacationers vacationists holidayers See More 2 as in aborigines a member of the first people to inhabit a region the anthropologist spent two years living among the island's natives and observing and documenting their customs and traditions Synonyms & Similar Words aborigines aboriginals indigenes autochthones autochthons indigens Antonyms & Near Antonyms nonnatives foreigners aliens
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