Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Refers to a person, animal, or plant that originates and belongs naturally to a particular place or environment.
Native
/ˈneɪtɪv/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The natives of the village gave him an extra name.
"May I offer you the native delicacies, and share your plate?
The native fell to the ground, dead.
Etymology:
The word native is derived from the Latin term nativus, meaning innate or born. It entered the English language through Old French during the 14th century, referring to the place of one's birth.
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