Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go-native
idiom
gō-ˈnā-tiv
Definition
To adapt or acclimatize oneself to the local customs, culture, or environment, especially when traveling or living in a foreign place.
Examples
- After living in Thailand for several months, she decided to go-native and started learning Thai and cooking local dishes.
- The tourists were amazed to see how he went native, wearing traditional clothing and speaking the local language fluently.
Meaning
The phrase ‘go-native’ is often used to describe someone who fully immerses themselves in a new culture, often to the extent of adopting local habits, language, and lifestyle.
Synonyms
- assimilate
- integrate
- adapt
- become local
