natiue

Adjective

native (comparative more native, superlative most native)

1. Belonging to one by birth or ancestry.
   • This is my native land.

   Synonyms:

   inborn

2. Characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from prehistoric times.
   • Many native artists studied abroad.
3. Born or grown in the region in which it lives or is found; not foreign or imported.
   • native oysters or strawberries

   Synonyms:

   aboriginal

4. Which occurs of its own accord in a given locality, to be contrasted with a species introduced by humans.
   • The naturalized Norway maple often outcompetes the native North American sugar maple.
5. Pertaining to the system or architecture in question.
   • This is a native back-end to gather the latest news feeds.
6. Occurring naturally in its pure or uncombined form.
   • native aluminium

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