natural-born
[nach-er-uh l-bawrn, nach-ruh l-]
- native-born.
- 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
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Examples from the Web for natural-born
Contemporary Examples
Once again, Hillary Clinton has reminded us that she is not a natural-born politician—unlike her husband, Bill.
“Natural-born citizen” is an ill-defined term that has not been used in a statute since 1790.
In short, the Constitution says that the president must be a natural-born citizen.
Yet, for all this, Charlie Brown is a natural-born leader, a quality he demonstrates in Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown.
A natural-born actor, Amedeo Modigliani, nude or clothed, but ever handsome—"How beautiful he was, my God, how beautiful!"
Historical Examples
I'll camp on his trail for the rest of his natural-born days!
The Black BagLouis Joseph Vance
He was a “natural-born doctor,” as his wife proudly said of him.
The Boy SettlersNoah Brooks
I'll nurse you; and popper says I am just a natural-born nurse, if there ever was one.
He was a natural-born carpenter, with inventive powers of a high order.
Make or BreakOliver Optic
Diamond told him he was a natural-born prevaricator, and let it go at that.
Frank Merriwell's RacesBurt L. Standish
natural-born
- being as specified through one's birtha natural-born Irishman
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Word Origin and History for natural-born
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