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native

noun B1 Neutral

Meaning

A native is a person who was born in a particular place or country.
💡 Don't confuse "native" with "natural"; they have different meanings.

Example Sentences

Are you a native of this city or somewhere else ?
He is not a native of this country .
She is a native of this town and knows it well .

Word in Context

Anna moved to London last year to study and joined a small language class . In her class there is a native who was born in the city and knows many local stories . The native helps Anna with how to pronounce words and with everyday expressions . Anna practices with him twice a week and now she feels more confident when she speaks .

Common Phrases

native speaker native language native country

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