natural-born
Americanadjective
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by virtue of one's nature, qualities, or innate talent.
a natural-born musician.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of natural-born
First recorded in 1575–85
Example Sentences
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Both are sons of immigrants, although the mayor was born in Uganda while the think-tank president, a Brooklyn native, is a natural-born American.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Again, O’Donnell was born in New York, making her a natural-born citizen.
From Salon • Jul. 12, 2025
Elisha Williams, a natural-born storyteller, is a media enthusiast majoring in digital journalism and communication at the University of Southern Mississippi.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2025
He stressed though that he had "never heard" of cases of natural-born US citizens being sent abroad for imprisonment for crimes committed and prosecuted in the US.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2025
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 "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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