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Definition native in British English
native
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
[countable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈneɪtɪv/
1
someone who was born in a particular place
Example
He's a native of Edinburgh but now lives in London.
Synonyms and related words
1.1
someone living in a particular place, especially for a long time
Synonyms and related words
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