1. people who were born in a particular place or country
2. the original inhabitants of a region, especially before colonization
Usage: often capitalized when referring to specific groups
3. animals or plants that naturally occur in a particular region
Usage: biological context

Examples

• The natives welcomed the tourists warmly.
• She learned the language from the natives during her stay abroad.
• The museum displays artifacts made by the natives of the region.
• Many natives were displaced when the city expanded.
• The garden features only native plants that grow naturally in this climate.
• Native birds have adapted well to the local environment.
• The natives taught the settlers how to cultivate corn.