native in Greek
native in Greek is μητρικός, γενέθλιος, αυτόχθων — native means someone who was born in a particular place.
native in Greek
μητρικός
Pronounced: mitrikos
Belonging to one by birth.
γενέθλιος
Pronounced: genethlios
Belonging to one by birth.
αυτόχθων
Pronounced: aftochthon
Characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from prehistoric times.
γηγενής
Pronounced: gigenis
Characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from prehistoric times.
ιθαγενής
Pronounced: ithagenis
Born or grown in the region in which it lives or is found; not foreign or imported.
ντόπιος
Pronounced: dopios
Born or grown in the region in which it lives or is found; not foreign or imported.
What does "native" mean?
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noun Someone who was born in a particular place.
"As a native of New Orleans, she knew all the best spots for gumbo."
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adj Belonging to a place by birth or original origin, rather than having moved there or been introduced.
"The oak is native to much of Europe and North America."
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adj Present or built into something from the start, rather than added on later — often used of skills or abilities.
"She has a native talent for languages that she never had to work hard at."
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native in a sentence
- As a native of New Orleans, she knew all the best spots for gumbo.
- He's a native of rural Wales but has lived in London for years.
- The oak is native to much of Europe and North America.
- She has a native talent for languages that she never had to work hard at.
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What is "native" in Greek?
"native" in Greek is μητρικός, γενέθλιος, αυτόχθων. native means: Someone who was born in a particular place.
How do you pronounce μητρικός?
"native" in Greek is μητρικός, pronounced "mitrikos".
How do you use "native" in a sentence?
Example: "As a native of New Orleans, she knew all the best spots for gumbo." In Greek, "native" is μητρικός, γενέθλιος, αυτόχθων.
Are there other ways to say "native" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 6 translations listed for "native": μητρικός, γενέθλιος, αυτόχθων, γηγενής, ιθαγενής, ντόπιος.
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