native

//ˈneɪtɪv//
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Adjective

1

belonging to a person by birth or to a thing by nature; innate or inherent

She has a native talent for music.

2

associated with the place or circumstances of a person's birth

She returned to her native country after living abroad for ten years.

3

of or relating to the original inhabitants of a place

They learned about native cultures and traditions.

4

(of a plant or animal) originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; indigenous

The kangaroo is native to Australia.

Noun

nativesPlural
1

a person born in a specified place or associated with a place by birth

She is a native of Tokyo and has lived there all her life.

2

an original or indigenous inhabitant of a place

The natives of Australia have lived there for thousands of years.

3

a plant or animal that originates or occurs naturally in a particular place

The kangaroo is a native of Australia.

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