natural-born
Americanadjective
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by virtue of one's nature, qualities, or innate talent.
a natural-born musician.
adjective
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Origin of natural-born
First recorded in 1575–85
Example Sentences
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Constitution sets forth very explicit qualifications for the presidency: The president must be 35 years of age, a U.S. resident for 14 years and a natural-born citizen.
From Salon
Like her father, she is a natural-born picky eater.
From Salon
Senior lawmakers have already proposed widening the measures to include natural-born citizens as well.
From Washington Post
Musaibli, a natural-born U.S. citizen, was captured by the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces in 2018, flown back to the U.S. and charged in July 2018.
From Seattle Times
As a kid, she’d read her horoscope on those ubiquitous Chinese restaurant placemats and think, “Yes, I am quick-witted. Yes, I am a natural-born leader.”
From Los Angeles Times
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