native country

Example Sentences

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He has spoken in interviews about being born into poverty and fleeing conflict in his native country to arrive in the United States as a refugee.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

It was not the first time that Leo has criticised the government of his native country, after denouncing its treatment of migrants as "inhuman".

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

But he has kept an eye on conditions in his native country over the years, and his mother stays in touch with an uncle who is still there.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

But, according to the U.S. indictment, Chen and his associates for years used their political influence and bribes to evade more serious consequences in his native country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

PAT'ER, pa'tris, a father; Pa'tria, one's native country.

From New Word-Analysis by William Swinton