native (A2)

adjective, noun

Pronunciation: /ˈneɪtɪv/

Definition

Born in a particular place or country, or connected with a place by birth.

Examples

• He is a native speaker of English.

• The native population protested against the new law.

• This plant is native to the Amazon rainforest.

How to Use native

native to (prepositional phrase)

Born or originating in a particular place. — "The lion is native to Africa."

Synonyms of native

Words with a similar meaning to native:

• local
• indigenous
• aboriginal
• inborn

Antonyms of native

Words with the opposite meaning to native:

• foreign
• alien

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