Synonyms for

Natal

Verb / ˈneɪtʌl / / nʌˈtɑ:l / Another word for natal — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to birth or one's birthplace

Synonyms & similar words

kwazulunatal natal birth native birthplace home hometown origin source parental inborn innate natural inherent intrinsic inbred connate congenital hereditary genetic familial natalitial

Synonyms by register

Formal

birth congenital innate native

Literary

birthright native

Antonyms

acquired adopted later subsequent unborn unrelated

Common collocations

  • natal chart
  • natal day
  • natal home
  • natal instinct
  • natal period
  • natal star
  • natal tooth

Word family

noun nativity
adjective natal

Usage note

Primarily used in formal contexts, especially in phrases like 'natal chart' or 'natal instinct'. It refers to something present or existing from birth.

Example sentences

  1. My natal city is New York.
  2. The natal day is the day of one's birth.
  3. The bird built its nest in its natal tree.
  4. The natal chart is a horoscope based on one's birth time and place.
  5. The natal clinic provides care for newborns and their mothers.

Quotes

  • The birthplace of every human being is in the maternal natal blood.
  • The natal chart is like a map that shows you the way to your destiny.
  • A man's natal soil is always dear to him, and he feels a sense of pride in its history and traditions.

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