native

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Allen, a native of Graham and a playwright who wrote a drama based on Outlaw’s legacy, and Boggs, a scholar, connect the terrorism and hatred behind this man’s murder to the present day.

From Los Angeles Times

Encouraged by her lecturers in the Netherlands, Róis began exploring her Irish heritage more deeply and has since committed to learning and performing in her native language.

From BBC

The native of South Bend, Indiana, also had roles in films Pieces of April, Enchanted and Cars 3 and Lightyear, as well as TV roles in the Law and Order franchise.

From BBC

Mr Slimani was born in Bridgend and moved to his father's native Morocco as a young child, where he helped look after goats on his grandparents' farm.

From BBC

The native fish have suffered steep declines amid drought and human development.

From Los Angeles Times