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native

/ˈneɪtɪv/ adjective, noun · British & US
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What does native mean?

adjective, noun

Belonging to a particular place or region by birth; indigenous. A person born in a particular place or region.

Example

"The native wildlife of the Amazon rainforest is incredibly diverse."

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