native-born

American  

[ney-tiv-bawrn] / ˈneɪ tɪvˈbɔrn /

adjective

1. born in the place or country indicated.

   a native-born Australian.

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native-born British  

adjective

1. born in the country or area indicated

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Etymology

Origin of native-born

First recorded in 1490–1500

Example Sentences

In reality, immigrants commit crimes at much lower rates than native-born Americans.

From Salon

Plummeting immigration will intensify the trend since immigrants are more likely to work than the native-born.

From The Wall Street Journal

What is actually troubling is the number of native-born Americans who can speak only English.

From Salon

“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

The other three are native-born Americans, but she's worried sick every time they leave the house.

From Barron's