native

The word “native” has 2 syllables: na-tive.

It's pronounced as /ˈneɪ.tɪv/.

What is synonym and antonym for native?

In the thesaurus, “native” has 17 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for native along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for native

aboriginal
aborigine
crude
endemic
essential
homegrown
indigenous
inhabitant
inherent
innate
integral
intrinsic
local
natural
raw
resident
townie

Antonyms for native

adventitious
alien
dressed
emigrant
exotic
extraneous
extrinsic
foreign
foreigner
introduced
nonindigenous
nonnative
processed
pure
refined
sightseer
traveler
traveller
treated

Meanings of native

noun

An aboriginal inhabitant of a region colonized by English-speaking people; in particular:.
A person who is native to a place; a person who was born in a place.
A native speaker.
Ostrea edulis, a kind of oyster.

adjective

Aboriginal inhabitant of a region colonized by English-speaking people; in particular:.

adjective

Belonging to one by birth.
Characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from prehistoric times.
Born or grown in the region in which it lives or is found; not foreign or imported.
(of a species) Which occurs of its own accord in a given locality, to be contrasted with a species introduced by man.
(of software) Pertaining to the system or architecture in question.
Occurring naturally in its pure or uncombined form; native aluminium, native salt.
Arising by birth; having an origin; born.
Original; constituting the original substance of anything.
Naturally related; cognate; connected (with).

Example Sentences

The tribe's elders shared stories of their native traditions with the younger generation.
She proudly displayed artwork inspired by her native culture.
The native flora and fauna of the region are carefully preserved in the national park.
As a native speaker, he effortlessly navigated the nuances of the language.
The conservation project aims to restore habitats for native species in the area.

On this page you'll find 36 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to native, such as: aboriginal, aborigine, adventitious, alien, crude, dressed, emigrant.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.