CEFR A2

native

adjective, noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: local, indigenous, aboriginal, inborn

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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."

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