Meaning of the word native in English

What does native mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

native

US /ˈneɪ.t̬ɪv/

UK /ˈneɪ.t̬ɪv/

a person born in a specified place or associated with a place by birth, whether subsequently resident there or not

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She is a native of Paris.

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The island's natives welcomed the visitors.

Synonym:

indigene aborigine local resident

associated with the place of a person's birth, whether subsequently resident there or not

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English is my native language.

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He returned to his native land after many years abroad.

Synonym:

indigenous aboriginal local original birth

of or relating to the indigenous inhabitants of a place

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The museum features native American artifacts.

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They studied the native customs of the tribe.

Synonym:

indigenous aboriginal autochthonous

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