Word NATIVE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

native

🇺🇸 [ˈneɪtɪv]

Meanings

Refers to someone or something originating from a particular place, often implying a long-standing or natural connection to that place.

Examples

• He is a native of Canada.
• These plants are native to the region.
• She spoke in her native language.

Synonyms

indigenous • inborn • original

Antonyms

foreign • immigrant • introduced