native-born
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of native-born
First recorded in 1490–1500
Example Sentences
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What may seem like an administrative hassle for a native-born American could seem like the start of catastrophe to an immigrant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Hungary's fertility is well below the replacement level of 2.1 babies per woman needed to keep the native-born population steady - a number that accounts for those children who don't survive to adulthood.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
What is actually troubling is the number of native-born Americans who can speak only English.
From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2026
“Lower net migration means we will depend more on native-born workers, and as you know, our population is aging. The fertility rate is declining,” he added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
Do they not hear me hollering over the fence at my sons every day in the habitual, maternal accents of a native-born fishwife?
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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