native
Translation
native
Examples
He is a native speaker of English.
He is a native speaker of English.
These plants are native to the region.
These plants are native to the region.
She has a native talent for music.
She has a native talent for music.
Grammar Patterns
((to a place)) belonging to a place by birth These plants are native to the region.
Similar Words
Synonyms: indigenous, innate, inherent; Antonyms: foreign, alien
Etymology
From Latin 'nativus' meaning 'born, innate,' from 'nasci' (to be born).
Memory Tips
Think of your 'native' land, the place where you were born.