Broadly defined, the word refers to originating in a certain place or region; one born in or connected with a place by birth.
It is commonly used in English-speaking North America (Canada and the US) to refer to people of indigenous/American Indian/Native American/First Nation descent, though its use has to be highly contextualized if making such a reference.
The natives are making a fortune off their casino.
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belonging to a particular place by birth
He is native to Connecticut.
..translates to..
He was born in Ct.
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The First Peoples of North America who have got there land raped by the white man and their women stolen. There future has been taken by the white society so most of them are tricked into drugs, in return the whiteman has agreed they don't have to pay taxes because they have already stole the future.
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Forgotten people of America and Australia.
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related to the native tribes of North America by blood or by outdoor activities. Referred to as chief after such activitiesare performed.
Canadian citizen by the name of "Chief" Joseph. Respected by first nations leaders of the Great Lakes.
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a spliff or joint containing sage; sage and cannabis rolled, sometimes with other herbs
originated west coast
hey man don't bogart that native
pass the native
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One who thinks that "their" land is raped and "their" women are stolen, and not the other way around. One can see how a native could easily mix these up, I slur a lot when I am drunk too.
Successful white man #1: "Ahoy there, my white brethren, look at these native attempting to placate their innate drunkenness by writing pointless definitions on UD."
Successful white man #2: "Yes, very empowering, but notice how they use "their" when referring to land and women. For a culture that supposedly took no stock in ownership titles of items, they sure are a greedy, bitter bunch."
Successful white man #1: "Very interesting observation Miles. Perchance would you like to accompany me to a local social for an evening fine foods and wine?"
Successful white man #2: "I would love too, Warren. I will most certainly enjoy alcohol that is not from a Listerine bottle."
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