natural-born
Americanadjective
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by virtue of one's nature, qualities, or innate talent.
a natural-born musician.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of natural-born
First recorded in 1575–85
Example Sentences
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Some 80,000 natural-born Americans reside in Spain, a number that doesn’t fully count students, dual citizens, workers on short-term contracts or residents who believe they will return to the U.S. in the near future.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Pierre Schoeman tells a story from his youth in South Africa, a natural-born raconteur in adulthood speaking of the adventurous spirit of his 13-year-old self.
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2025
Elisha Williams, a natural-born storyteller, is a media enthusiast majoring in digital journalism and communication at the University of Southern Mississippi.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2025
Puerto Ricans aren't immigrants, but natural-born citizens, with the same legal status as any random white guy in a diner in Iowa.
From Salon • Oct. 29, 2024
She might be a natural-born cynic, but she knew the right word when she heard it.
From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo
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