nativeness

/nætɪˈvɛnɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being native; a quality or feeling of belonging to a particular place or culture.

“Her nativeness to the city was evident in her ability to navigate its streets with ease.”

2. noun

The origin or birthplace of something or someone.

“The nativeness of the company’s products was a major selling point for customers.”

3. noun

The quality or state of being in its original or earliest form; the original or natural state of something.

“The preservation of the plant’s nativeness was crucial to its survival in the wild.”

Synonyms

  • indigeneity
  • indigenism

Antonyms

  • exoticism
  • foreignness