Meaning: Belonging to a particular place by birth
Hindi: मूल निवासी
Synonyms: indigenous, local, original, natural
Asked in: SSC CGL 2022 T-1 · SSC Selection Post Ph-10 2022 ML · SSC Selection Post Ph-9 2021 ML · SSC MTS 2020
native in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
NativeAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) Foreign
Answer: Foreign
Explanation:
Native means indigenous (जन्मजात). Its antonym foreign means from another country (विदेशी), directly opposing the idea of belonging to a place.
Other options:
• Aboriginal also means indigenous (देशज)
• Vicinity refers to the surrounding area (पड़ोस)
• Realm means a domain or sphere (क्षेत्र)
None of these contrast with native as clearly as foreign does.
Examples
- “English is her native language.”
native – questions
What is the meaning of native in Hindi?
native means “मूल निवासी” in Hindi. In English: Belonging to a particular place by birth
What are the synonyms of native?
Synonyms of native: indigenous, local, original, natural.
What is the opposite of native?
Antonyms of native: foreign, alien.
Has native been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – native has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2022 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-10 2022 ML, SSC Selection Post Ph-9 2021 ML, SSC MTS 2020.