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native

native

Meaning of native

indigenous person

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EN-UK/ˈneɪtɪv/
EN-US/ə ˈneɪtɪv/
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native with Russian translation

native usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Коренной житель рассказал нам историю о том, как сто лет назад основали городской рынок.

A native told us the story of how the town's market began a hundred years ago.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Коренные жители провели пешую экскурсию, чтобы рассказать о священных местах и старых обычаях.

Natives led a walking tour to explain sacred places and old customs.

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native belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

nativeкоренной житель
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

native synonyms

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aboriginal
Stresses original inhabitants; in Australia/CAN/OZ often used as a specific term (capitalized in some contexts)
First Nations
Official term used mainly for Indigenous groups in Canada; has political and legal connotations
First Peoples
Inclusive term for original inhabitants; used in official and cultural contexts
local
Person from the immediate area; may not be original or ancestral
resident
Someone who lives in a place (permanently or temporarily); focuses on residence rather than origin
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aboriginal

Stresses original inhabitants; in Australia/CAN/OZ often used as a specific term (capitalized in some contexts)

B1Often

Aboriginal communities have long histories on this land.

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First Nations

Official term used mainly for Indigenous groups in Canada; has political and legal connotations

B2Rarely

Many First Nations communities are working to preserve their languages.

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First Peoples

Inclusive term for original inhabitants; used in official and cultural contexts

B2Rarely

Events celebrate the traditions of the First Peoples of the region.

🇬🇧en

Person from the immediate area; may not be original or ancestral

A1Very Often

Ask a local for the best restaurant.

🇬🇧en

Someone who lives in a place (permanently or temporarily); focuses on residence rather than origin

A2Very Often

Long-term residents know the neighborhood well.

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inhabitant

An occupant of a place; formal/general term without ethnic implication

A2Often

The inhabitants of the island live mostly by fishing.

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native-born

Emphasizes being born in a country/place; focuses on birthplace rather than ancestry

A2Often

She is a native-born citizen of the country.

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ancestral population

Academic/historical term for groups whose ancestors lived in a territory

C1Very Rarely

Researchers studied the ancestral population of the valley.

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How to pronounce native and what this word means

native means native. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce native

/ˈneɪtɪv/

native translation

native

native examples

A native told us the story of how the town's market began a hundred years ago.

native transcription

/ˈneɪtɪv/, /ə ˈneɪtɪv/

Questions about this word

native meaning: what does it mean?

indigenous person

native pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

native is pronounced as /ˈneɪtɪv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

native definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

A native told us the story of how the town's market began a hundred years ago. Translation: Коренной житель рассказал нам историю о том, как сто лет назад основали городской рынок.

Is native part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, native can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is native part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, native can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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