natives
|na-tives|
/ˈneɪtɪvz/
(native)
origin by birth
Etymology
'native' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'nativus,' where 'natus' meant 'born.'
'nativus' transformed into the Old French word 'natif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'native' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'born or produced naturally,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person born in a particular place.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
people born in a specified place or associated with a place by birth, whether subsequently resident there or not.
The natives of the island have a rich cultural heritage.
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Noun 2
a person born in a particular place or country.
She is a native of Japan.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41