datedoffensive
one of the original inhabitants of a country, esp. a nonwhite as regarded by European colonists or travelers.
an animal or plant indigenous to a place.
"the marigold is a native of southern Europe"
adjective
adjective: native
1.
associated with the country, region, or circumstances of a person's birth.
"he's a native New Yorker"
synonyms:mother, vernacular, firstMore
"her native tongue"
2.
(of a plant or animal) of indigenous origin or growth.
"these plants are native to North America"
synonyms:domestic, homegrown, homemade, local;More indigenous
"native produce"
antonyms:imported
3.
(of a quality) belonging to a person's character from birth rather than acquired; innate.
"some last vestige of native wit prompted Guy to say nothing"
synonyms:innate, inherent, inborn, instinctive, intuitive, natural;More hereditary, inherited, congenital, inbred, connate
"a native instinct for politics"
antonyms:acquired
Computing
designed for or built into a given system, esp. denoting the language associated with a given processor, computer, or compiler, and programs written in it.
4.
(of a metal or other mineral) found in a pure or uncombined state.