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Definitions
(3)
1
A
person
born
in
a
particular
place
or
country
,
often
implying
a
long-standing
connection
to
that
place
.
She
is
a
native
of
New
York
,
having
been
born
and
raised
there
.
The
natives
of
the
island
have
a
rich
cultural
heritage
.
As
a
native
of
the
region
,
he
knows
the
local
customs
well
.
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2
A
plant
or
animal
that
is
originally
from
a
particular
area
and
has
not
been
introduced
from
elsewhere
.
The
kangaroo
is
native
to
Australia
.
This
plant
is
native
to
the
Mediterranean
region
.
Many
native
species
are
threatened
by
habitat
loss
.
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3
Describing
something
that
is
characteristic
of
the
place
where
it
originated
.
The
native
language
of
the
country
is
Spanish
.
She
wore
a
dress
made
of
native
fabrics
.
The
dish
is
made
with
native
ingredients
.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
nativus
Word parts
natus (born) + -ivus (pertaining to)
Originally meant
born, innate
Background
The word 'native' comes from the Latin 'nativus', which means 'born' or 'innate'. It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages, reflecting a sense of belonging to a place by birth.