native

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈneɪtɪv/
/ˈneɪtəv/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

An aboriginal inhabitant of a region colonized by English-speaking people; in particular:

2 Definition

A person who is native to a place; a person who was born in a place.

3 Definition

A native speaker.

4 Definition

Ostrea edulis, a kind of oyster.

Adjective
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

Aboriginal inhabitant of a region colonized by English-speaking people; in particular:

2 Definition

Belonging to one by birth.

Example Sentences
  • English is not my native language.
3 Definition

Characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from prehistoric times.

Example Sentences
  • The native peoples of Australia are called aborigines.
4 Definition

Born or grown in the region in which it lives or is found; not foreign or imported.

Example Sentences
  • Many native artists studied abroad.
5 Definition

(of a species) Which occurs of its own accord in a given locality, to be contrasted with a species introduced by man.

Example Sentences
  • The naturalized Norway maple often outcompetes the native North American sugar maple.
6 Definition

(of software) Pertaining to the system or architecture in question.

Example Sentences
  • The native integer size is sixteen bits.
7 Definition

Occurring naturally in its pure or uncombined form; native aluminium, native salt.

8 Definition

Arising by birth; having an origin; born.

9 Definition

Original; constituting the original substance of anything.

Example Sentences
  • native dust
10 Definition

Naturally related; cognate; connected (with).