native

Characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning.

“native Americans”

As found in nature in the elemental form.

“native copper”

Belonging to one by birth.

“my native land”

“one's native language”

Characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin.

“the native North American sugar maple”

“many native artists studied abroad”

An indigenous person who was born in a particular place.

“the art of the natives of the northwest coast”

A person born in a particular place or country.

“he is a native of Brazil”

Indigenous plants and animals.