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natural-born

[ nach-er-uhl-bawrn, nach-ruhl- ]

adjective

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

    a natural-born musician.



natural-born

adjective

  1. being as specified through one's birth

    a natural-born Irishman

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of natural-born1

First recorded in 1575–85
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Example Sentences

Puerto Ricans aren't immigrants, but natural-born citizens, with the same legal status as any random white guy in a diner in Iowa.

From Salon

At the time, the press took this conspiracy theory literally, as if it represented real confusion among Republicans about whether Obama was a natural-born citizen.

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A natural-born winner, results were always important – but the pressing priority was about Wales finding themselves as a team.

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The other thing that has changed is that Trump has lost his natural-born ability to shock.

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The other thing that has changed is that Trump has lost his natural-born ability to shock.

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