Native

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Place of BirthPlay
Use 'native' to emphasize where someone was originally born, highlighting their origin. SlideShe is native to Ireland, even though she now lives in Canada.
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Not Just ResidencePlay
Being a resident doesn't make you a native. 'Native' refers to birthplace, not just current living place. SlideHe’s lived in Japan for 20 years, but he's native to Spain.