native (EN)

adjective, noun

adjective “native”

1. having mastered a language due to natural immersion since birth
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   Maria speaks English with such fluency and ease because she is a native speaker.
2. being the environment into which someone was born or has always lived
   London is my native city.
3. related to the original inhabitants of a region
   The native Australians, known as Aboriginal people, have a rich cultural heritage that dates back thousands of years.
4. (biology) naturally occurring in a specific area without human introduction
   The dandelion, though widespread, is not native to North America but was introduced from Europe.
5. (mineralogy) found in a pure or uncombined state in nature
   Gold is often found in its native state, not mixed with other elements.
6. (computing) designed specifically for a certain system or architecture
   The app runs faster because it was developed with native support for Android devices.

noun “native”

1. someone born in a particular place
   Maria is a native of Brazil, having been born and raised in Rio de Janeiro.
2. a person whose ancestors were the original inhabitants of a place, not descendants of foreigners or colonizers
   The natives of Australia are known as Aboriginal Australians.
3. someone who speaks a language as their first language
   Maria is a native, so she teaches Spanish at our local community center.