native

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Gaza native and former Palestinian Authority deputy minister Ali Shaath was earlier tapped to head the governing committee.

From Barron's

Among the affected are monolingual speakers of Spanish, Chinese, Mandarin and Mixteco as well as foragers who may confuse the death cap mushroom for edible fungi from their native countries, according to experts.

From Los Angeles Times

Although she has long maintained a residence in Los Angeles, James—who is British—lives primarily in her native U.K., where she is reported to own several homes.

From MarketWatch

“When creating potential pop tunes, Forté excels with light-hearted subject matter and instrumentation. However, when the Brooklyn native shifts to gritty themes and backdrops, his appeal diminishes rapidly. Fortunately, his softer selections redeem this album.”

From Los Angeles Times

It is native to southern China, where it has been used for centuries in traditional foods and remedies.

From Science Daily