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
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Of the 300,000 Chinese people who entered in defiance of that extraordinary restriction, historians believe the majority were boys and men posing as the children of natural-born citizens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
Pierre Schoeman tells a story from his youth in South Africa, a natural-born raconteur in adulthood speaking of the adventurous spirit of his 13-year-old self.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 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
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 ● Oct. 29, 2024
“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 "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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