Native
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Pro Tip 1/2
Place of Birth
Use 'native' to emphasize where someone was originally born, highlighting their origin. She is native to Ireland, even though she now lives in Canada.
Pro Tip 2/2
Not Just Residence
Being a resident doesn't make you a native. 'Native' refers to birthplace, not just current living place. He’s lived in Japan for 20 years, but he's native to Spain.