native — belonging to a particular place by birth or origin
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: belonging to a particular place by birth or origin
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈneɪtɪv/
Example Sentences
- My cat speaks better native Korean than most foreigners who've lived here for years.
- The native wildlife includes bears, so hiking here requires native courage.
- She learned English so well that people mistake her for a native speaker.
native
ADJECTIVE[/ˈneɪtɪv/]
belonging to a particular place by birth or origin
The guide introduced the native plants and animals of the island.
The baby birds returned to the nest where they had first lived, their native home. (NEST + LIVE → your native place is where you first belong)
The native artist was creative and imaginative in painting stories from his homeland.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'nativus' meaning 'innate, natural, born,' derived from 'natus' (born), the past participle of 'nasci' (to be born).
Breakdown
Latin root 'nat-' (born) + suffix '-ive' (adjective forming) = native (belonging by birth or origin)
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📝Examples
“My cat speaks better native Korean than most foreigners who've lived here for years.”
“The native wildlife includes bears, so hiking here requires native courage.”
“She learned English so well that people mistake her for a native speaker.”
“This native app runs faster than the web version.”
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