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native
What does native mean?
native (adjective): belonging to one by birth or ancestry.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce native?
/ˈneɪtɪv/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does native come from?
Inherited from Middle English natif, from Old French natif, from Latin nātīvus, from nātus (“birth”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “native” mean?
of surpassing excellence; magnificent
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lasting for an indefinitely long time
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belonging to one by birth or ancestry
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hard, not easy, requiring much effort
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