How to Use "Native" with Example Sentences

native (adj): connected to the place where someone or something was born or lived for many years

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Used with nouns:

"He is part Native American."
(American)

"This bird is native to our area."
(bird, vegetation, wildlife, plant, species, tree, forest)

"The native dialect is easy to understand."
(dialect, language)

"We are learning about the native traditions on the island."
(traditions, cultures, heritage, customs)

"This is my native land."
(land, community, city, country, town, village)

"They are native people."
(people)

"What's your native tongue?"
(tongue, tribe, language, cuisine)

Used with prepositions:

"This plant is native to our area."
(to)

"She is a native of California."
(of)