Meaning of the word "native speaker" in English

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

native speaker

US /ˌneɪ.tɪv ˈspiː.kər/

UK /ˌneɪ.tɪv ˈspiː.kər/

a person who has spoken the language in question from earliest childhood

Example:

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She is a native speaker of French.

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Learning from a native speaker can greatly improve your pronunciation.

Synonym:

first language speaker mother tongue speaker

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