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native

adjective as in domestic; not foreign

noun as in person born where they reside

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Her eyes light up as she enthuses about the banksia species from her native Australia.

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Containing both native and non-native species, the aim is to create stronger, more diverse forests that can adapt to our shifting climate over the coming decades.

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Asian hornets pose no greater threat to humans than native hornets, however they do pose a bigger threat to native insects and have raised concerns among beekeepers and environmentalists.

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While Lamar’s performance indeed touched a political third rail by embracing pro-Black imagery and metaphors, the Compton, California, native was demonstrably most in his zone when basking in coy slights to his rap nemesis, Drake.

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Today, tribal members say L.A.’s extensive use of water has transformed the landscape, desiccating many springs and meadows, killing native grasses and altering the ecosystem.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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