Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

native-speaker

noun

/ˈneɪtɪv ˈspiːkər/

Definition

A person who has spoken a particular language since childhood.

Examples

As a native speaker of Spanish, she found it easy to communicate with locals while traveling in Spain.
Many English courses prefer native speakers as teachers because of their natural command of the language.
Being a native speaker often gives individuals an advantage in understanding idiomatic expressions.

Meaning

A native-speaker is someone who has not only learned a language from an early age but also has a natural fluency and an awareness of its cultural nuances.