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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Both are sons of immigrants, although the mayor was born in Uganda while the think-tank president, a Brooklyn native, is a natural-born American.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
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
Navalny was a social-media phenomenon, a charismatic speaker with some of the egotism of a natural-born leader.
From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2024
He was, as I have mentioned, a natural-born “advisor,” about what you ought to read, to do, or think—about any and everything.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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