natural-born

American  

[nach-er-uhl-bawrn, nach-ruhl-] / ˈnætʃ ər əlˈbɔrn, ˈnætʃ rəl- /

adjective

1. native-born.

2. by virtue of one's nature, qualities, or innate talent.

   a natural-born musician.

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natural-born British  

adjective

1. being as specified through one's birth

   a natural-born Irishman

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Etymology

Origin of natural-born

First recorded in 1575–85

Example Sentences

Titled “Mary Magdalene,” it mixes fact and fiction, as in general seems to be Davis’ wont as a natural-born storyteller, always refining her tale through fabulation and embellishment.

From Los Angeles Times

When an American-born descendant of resident noncitizens sued after being refused re-entry to San Francisco under the Chinese Exclusion Act, the court recognized his natural-born citizenship.

From Salon

“Well done! You are natural-born poets, each and every one of you. Of course, iambic pentameter should not be confused with anapestic tetrameter, as I am sure you already know. Would anyone care to demonstrate?”

From Literature

“Since the day he was born, every four weeks like clockwork, the episodes would come on. Scratching and howling and barking like a wild thing! The doctors were mystified. It was as if the condition had jumped from Edward to Fredrick without missing a moon. It’s why I never had another child. I was terrified that it was something hereditary. It was very clever of you to take in wards, Fredrick. I dread to think how any natural-born children of yours would suffer from the same ailment.”

From Literature

If he began treating the Incorrigibles as if they were his own natural-born children, as his mother seemed to think he should, wouldn’t that be lucky for them?

From Literature