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
In reality, immigrants commit crimes at much lower rates than native-born Americans.
From Salon ● Mar. 3, 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
Cleveland’s newspapers were not alone in striking fear into the hearts of native-born Americans.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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