- plural of native.
natives
Example Sentences
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Scotland matters to him in a way that those many natives who have lived outside the country will recognise.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
This is the birthplace of the city, and I know that this was a land of the natives, the Tongva.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
While Scotland head coach Steve Clarke had given up hope of his team escaping out of their World Cup group, this particular bunch of Scottish natives clearly had not.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Not all the plants in the unamended soil are California natives or even drought-tolerant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
Pearl Bassette, one of several Hampton natives, was the daughter of a well-known black lawyer, her family tracing its roots back to the early days of the city.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
