natural-born

[ nach-er-uhl-bawrn, nach-ruhl- ]

adjective

1. native-born.
2. by virtue of one's nature, qualities, or innate talent:

   a natural-born musician.

natural-born

adjective

1. being as specified through one's birth

   a natural-born Irishman

Word History and Origins

Origin of natural-born¹

First recorded in 1575–85

Example Sentences

Puerto Ricans aren't immigrants, but natural-born citizens, with the same legal status as any random white guy in a diner in Iowa.

From Salon

At the time, the press took this conspiracy theory literally, as if it represented real confusion among Republicans about whether Obama was a natural-born citizen.

From Salon

A natural-born winner, results were always important – but the pressing priority was about Wales finding themselves as a team.

From BBC

The other thing that has changed is that Trump has lost his natural-born ability to shock.

From Salon

The other thing that has changed is that Trump has lost his natural-born ability to shock.

From Salon