native

Definition

  • n. an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
  • n. a person born in a particular place or country
  • n. indigenous plants and animals
  • adj. characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

Word forms

Plural
natives

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The natives of the island welcomed us with traditional dances.

  2. a.

    The native plants in this region are adapted to the dry climate.