native-born
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of native-born
First recorded in 1490–1500
Example Sentences
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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
The unemployment rate for native-born workers rose to 4.7% in February from 4.4% a year earlier, outpacing the overall unemployment rate of 4.4%, according to the BLS.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2026
What is actually troubling is the number of native-born Americans who can speak only English.
From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2026
Immigrants consumed 21% fewer social services benefits than native-born citizens on a per capita basis in 2022, according to an analysis External link co-authored by Alex Nowrasteh at the Cato Institute.
From Barron's ● Jan. 15, 2026
He took instruction from the native-born grammarian Lysanias.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
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