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natio

native

adjective nah-TEE-oh Rare
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Origin: Latin nativus 'born, innate', from nasci 'to be born'.

Usage Note

Natio is a literary and poetic adjective meaning 'native' — the place where one was born or grew up. It is a rare, elevated synonym of natale or nativo (il paese natio — one's native village). Dante uses it in this sense. In everyday modern Italian, natale or nativo are the standard equivalents.

Examples

"Tornò nel suo paese natio dopo molti anni."

Natural Translation

He returned to his native village after many years.

Literal Translation

He-returned in-the his village native after many years.

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