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

"In Estonia, his native country, and within pockets of the world, Öpik is still a rather well-known figure," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 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

He feels lost in his native country after so many years in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

A “repatriate” was someone returning to his native country, while an “expatriate” was someone withdrawing himself from his native country.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata