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natural-born
[ nach-er-uhl-bawrn, nach-ruhl- ]
/ ˈnætʃ ər əlˈbɔrn, ˈnætʃ rəl- /
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adjective
by virtue of one's nature, qualities, or innate talent: a natural-born musician.
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Origin of natural-born
First recorded in 1575–85
Words nearby natural-born
natter, natterjack, natty, natural, natural antibody, natural-born, Natural Bridge, Natural Bridges, natural child, natural childbirth, natural classification
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British Dictionary definitions for natural-born
natural-born
adjective
being as specified through one's birtha natural-born Irishman
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