41 native synonyms include indigenous, original, earliest, first, aboriginal, initial, ancient, primeval, primordial, and autochthonous. Native is an adjective, and its antonyms are immigrant and non-native. Here are some additional synonyms for "native" with example sentences.
41 other ways to say native.
He returned to his native country after ten years.
native wildlife thrives in this area.
She is a native speaker of French.
The plant is native to South America.