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Native
01
a person born in a particular place, especially one associated with an indigenous culture
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
natives
Examples
The natives of the island have preserved their unique cultural heritage for centuries.
02
indigenous plants and animals
03
a person born in a particular place or country
native
01
describing the people who have lived in an area for a very long time
Examples
Native Hawaiians have a unique cultural identity and deep spiritual connection to the islands, which they have called home for centuries.
02
related to one's place of birth
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
She spoke with a native accent from her hometown.
03
belonging to one by birth
04
as found in nature in the elemental form
Lexical Tree
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