What is another word for native speaker?
Pronunciation: [nˈe͡ɪtɪv spˈiːkə] (IPA) 
The term Native Speaker refers to a person who has spoken a language since childhood and has been exposed to it for an extended period. It's a commonly used term in language learning and teaching fields to refer to someone who speaks a language fluently and natively. Some synonyms of "Native Speaker" are fluent speaker, mother tongue speaker, first language speaker, and home language speaker. These terms all describe individuals who are highly proficient in a particular language. Employers often prefer a native speaker's abilities in the target language to ensure that language used in the business is accurate and culturally appropriate. However, fluency in any language often depends on a personal and subjective standard.
