1na·tive 
/ˈneɪtɪv/ adjective
/ˈneɪtɪv/ adjective 1 always used before a noun a : born in a particular place
▪ I'm a native New Yorker. [=I was born in New York] ▪ people who are native to France
b — used to refer to the place where a person was born and raised ▪ He's a hero in his native country. ▪ After 30 years, I am finally returning to my native land. 2 a always used before a noun : belonging to a person since birth or childhood
▪ She speaks English, but it's not her native [=first] language/tongue. — see also native speaker
b : existing naturally as an ability, quality, etc., that someone has
▪ She has a native ability to learn quickly. ▪ his native wit 3 a : produced, living, or existing naturally in a particular region
▪ native [=indigenous] birds and animals ▪ The island is home to several native species of trees. — often + to ▪ birds that are native to the continent
b — used to refer to the place or type of place where a plant or animal normally or naturally lives ▪ Increasing pollution is endangering the plant's native habitat. 4 always used before a noun : of or relating to a group of people who were living in an area (such as North America or Africa) when a new group of usually European people arrived
▪ native societies ▪ native art/traditions ▪ native inhabitants/peoples
▪ I'm a native New Yorker. [=I was born in New York] ▪ people who are native to France
b — used to refer to the place where a person was born and raised ▪ He's a hero in his native country. ▪ After 30 years, I am finally returning to my native land.
▪ She speaks English, but it's not her native [=first] language/tongue. — see also native speaker
b : existing naturally as an ability, quality, etc., that someone has
▪ She has a native ability to learn quickly. ▪ his native wit
▪ native [=indigenous] birds and animals ▪ The island is home to several native species of trees. — often + to ▪ birds that are native to the continent
b — used to refer to the place or type of place where a plant or animal normally or naturally lives ▪ Increasing pollution is endangering the plant's native habitat.
▪ native societies ▪ native art/traditions ▪ native inhabitants/peoples
go native
: to start to behave or live like the local people
▪ After a few weeks, she was comfortable enough to go native and wear shorts to work.
▪ After a few weeks, she was comfortable enough to go native and wear shorts to work.
