native

noun
UK: /ˈneɪ.tɪv/
US: /ˈneɪ.tɪv/

  1. Someone who was born in a particular place.

    1. She is a native of France. [ ] [ ]
    2. He returned to his native land after many years abroad and felt immediately at home among his people. [ ] [ ]

  2. A plant or animal that naturally lives in a place.

    1. The kangaroo is native to Australia. [ ] [ ]
    2. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native species from the encroachment of invasive plants. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

indigenous original local
native adjective

  1. Relating to the place where you were born.

    1. My native language is Spanish. [ ] [ ]
    2. The documentary explores the native customs and traditions of the indigenous population in the Amazon. [ ] [ ]

  2. Existing naturally in a place.

    1. These flowers are native to this region. [ ] [ ]
    2. Efforts are underway to restore the native vegetation along the riverbank to its original state. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "native" in English means: Someone who was born in a particular place., A plant or animal that naturally lives in a place..

The phonetic transcription of "native" is /ˈneɪ.tɪv/ in British English and /ˈneɪ.tɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "native": indigenous, original, local.

Example usage of "native": "She is a native of France.". More examples on the page.