adj
homegrown
adj
1
Grown or produced at home, locally, or within one's own country rather than imported.
"The restaurant prides itself on using homegrown vegetables."
"The band is a homegrown success story from a small local scene."
How to Use Homegrown
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMade or raised locally rather than brought in from elsewhere — can describe vegetables, talent, or a whole movement.
Common pairings
homegrown produce
homegrown talent
homegrown terrorism
Word Forms
homegrowns plural
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Etymology
From home + grown.