native
/ˈneɪtɪv/
na · tive
ˈneɪ · tɪv
English Definition
adj./n. born in a place; original inhabitant
Significado en Español
nativo, indígena
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
người bản địa, bản xứ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
nat(birth)+ive(adjective).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “native”?
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A
Foreign
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B
International
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C
Indigenous
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D
Alien
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C — Indigenous.
“native” means adj./n. born in a place; original inhabitant
Common questions about “native”
What does “native” mean?
native — adj./n. born in a place; original inhabitant. In Chinese: 本地的，本地人.
How do you pronounce “native”?
native is pronounced /ˈneɪtɪv/. It breaks into 2 syllables: na · tive.
Is “native” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. native appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “native”?
nat(birth)+ive(adjective).
