Native Definition
native
adjective
- characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin; "the native North American sugar maple"; "many native artists studied abroad"
- belonging to one by birth; "my native land"; "one's native language"
- characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning; "native Americans"; "the aboriginal peoples of Australia"
- as found in nature in the elemental form; "native copper"
noun
- an indigenous person who was born in a particular place; "the art of the natives of the northwest coast"; "the Canadian government scrapped plans to tax the grants to aboriginal college students"
- a person born in a particular place or country; "he is a native of Brazil"
- indigenous plants and animals
"Native" in song lyrics
See how native is used in real songs:
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"It's automative, beyond the common logic native"
Blackalicious f/ Floetry — Automatique -
"a new york native"
Cormega f/ Crystal Jenkins — Thug Life (Extended Version) -
"South Central straight ghetto native"
Da Lench Mob — Guerillas in Tha Mist
Words that rhyme with native
Usage tips for "native"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "native" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for native to find words that pair well.