
Native
Place of Birth
Use 'native' to emphasize where someone was originally born, highlighting their origin.

She is native to Ireland, even though she now lives in Canada.
Not Just Residence
Being a resident doesn't make you a native. 'Native' refers to birthplace, not just current living place.

He’s lived in Japan for 20 years, but he's native to Spain.
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AutochthonousEndemicInbornIndigenousInherentIntrinsicLocalNaturalOriginal
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