NATIVE, adjective 1. Produced by nature; original; born with the being; natural; not acquired; as native genius; native affections; a native talent or disposition; native cheerfulness; native simplicity. 2. Produced by nature; not factitious or artificial; as native ore; native color. 3. Conferred by birth; as native rights and privileges. 4. Pertaining to the place of birth; as native soil; native country; native graves. 5. Original; that of which any thing is made; as mans native dust. 6. Born with; congenial. NATIVE, noun 1. One born in any place is said to be a native of that place, whether country, city or town. 2. Offspring.
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