native

[ˈneɪtɪv]

native Definition

• 1. belonging to a place as a permanent resident
• 2. a person born in a specified place or associated with a place by birth, whether subsequently resident there or not
• 3. innate or natural

Using native: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "native" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She is a native of New York City.

• Example

  The native flora and fauna of the region are under threat.

• Example

  He speaks Spanish like a native.

• Example

  The tribe has a deep respect for their native traditions.

• Example

  The island has a rich history of native art and culture.

native Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for native

• indigenous
• local
• original
• inherent
• intrinsic

Antonyms for native

• foreign
• alien
• imported

Idioms Using native

• go native

  to adopt the customs, dress, and lifestyle of the local people in a foreign country

  Example

  After living in Bali for a year, she had gone native and started wearing traditional clothing.

• native tongue

  the language that a person speaks most fluently

  Example

  Although he had learned several languages, his native tongue was always the easiest for him to use.

• son/daughter of the soil

  a person who is born and raised in a particular place and has a strong connection to the land and culture of that place

  Example

  As a son of the soil, he felt a deep responsibility to protect the environment and preserve the traditions of his people.

Phrases with native

• native language

  the language that a person has spoken from earliest childhood

  Example

  Her native language is Mandarin, but she also speaks English fluently.

• native land

  the country or region where a person was born or has lived for a long time

  Example

  He longed to return to his native land after years of living abroad.

• native son/daughter

  a person who was born and raised in a particular place and is seen as representing that place

  Example

  He was a native son of Chicago and always spoke fondly of his hometown.

Origins of native

from Latin 'nativus', meaning 'born, innate'

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Summary: native in Brief

The term 'native' [ˈneɪtɪv] refers to belonging to a place as a permanent resident, or a person born in a specified place. It can also mean innate or natural. Examples include 'She is a native of New York City,' and 'He speaks Spanish like a native.' Phrases like 'native language' and idioms like 'go native' extend its usage. Synonyms include 'indigenous' and 'local,' while antonyms include 'foreign' and 'imported.'