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1. native

adjective. ['ˈneɪtɪv'] characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin.

Etymology

  • natif (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • nativus (Latin)

Rhymes with Native

  • vegetative
  • probative
  • creative

How do you pronounce native?

Pronounce native as ˈneɪtɪv.

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2. native-born

adjective. belonging to a place by birth.

Antonyms

4. native

adjective. ['ˈneɪtɪv'] belonging to one by birth.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • natif (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • nativus (Latin)

5. native

adjective. ['ˈneɪtɪv'] characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • natif (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • nativus (Latin)

6. native

noun. ['ˈneɪtɪv'] indigenous plants and animals.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • natif (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • nativus (Latin)

7. native

adjective. ['ˈneɪtɪv'] as found in nature in the elemental form.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • natif (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • nativus (Latin)

8. native

noun. ['ˈneɪtɪv'] a person born in a particular place or country.

Etymology

  • natif (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • nativus (Latin)