Word: NATIVE
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Definition of NATIVE
- An aboriginal inhabitant of a region colonized by English-speaking people; in particular:
- Aboriginal inhabitant of a region colonized by English-speaking people; in particular:
- A person who is native to a place; a person who was born in a place.
- A native speaker.
- Ostrea edulis, a kind of oyster.
- Belonging to one by birth.
"English is not my native language."
- Characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from prehistoric times.
"The native peoples of Australia are called aborigines."
- Born or grown in the region in which it lives or is found; not foreign or imported.
"Many native artists studied abroad."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "native" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "native" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NATIVE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is NATIVE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in NATIVE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing NATIVE:
- # the native effect
- # master of native
- # playing with native
- # in terms of native
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