Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Being such by nature or temperament; natural.
- adjective Being such by birth; native.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Native in a country; not alien.
- noun So by nature; born so: as, a nature-born fool.
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Examples
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Chin said the term was modeled after the term "natural-born subject" from British law, which applies to a person born in the land of a monarchy.
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Chin said the term was modeled after the term "natural-born subject" from British law, which applies to a person born in the land of a monarchy.
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Ostensibly the model sabra literally, a “prickly pear,” the term for natural-born Israelis, at age sixteen he was in the reserve squad of Israel’s national basketball team, his determination making up for his lack of height.
The Secret War with Iran Ronen Bergman 2007
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Ostensibly the model sabra literally, a “prickly pear,” the term for natural-born Israelis, at age sixteen he was in the reserve squad of Israel’s national basketball team, his determination making up for his lack of height.
The Secret War with Iran Ronen Bergman 2007
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Some people believe that Obama, a native of Hawaii, was actually born outside the U.S. or in some other way is not a natural-born citizen eligible to be president.
John Boehner Defines Stance On Birthers, Obama Citizenship AP 2011
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I'm told by some of the more experienced/smug dog owners down at the park that it will get better and that most puppies are like this with the exception of those that are natural-born killers but I'm not so sure.
Till dog do us part 2012
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Naturalized citizens no longer need to report to INM, may vote, do not require permission to acquire real estate, and, in general, have all of the right and responsibilities of a natural-born citizen, except holding certain high public offices.
FM2 and Citizenship 2009
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You have to use your natural-born skills as a human being to taste a dish.
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From General Manager, John Elway, to defensive captain, Brian Dawkins, everyone agrees that Tebow is a natural-born leader and inspires the rest of the team.
Jake Fischer: The Tebow Effect Jake Fischer 2012
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She never looked like a natural-born smoker, even though she smoked four packs a day.
The Memory Palace Mira Bartók 2011
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