What’s the meaning of" a native of Taiwan" ?

M: I beg your pardon?
W: I ask if you are a native of Taiwan.
M: Please speak a little more slowly.
W: All right. Are--you--a--native--of--Taiwan?
M: I’m sorry, but what does" native" mean?
W: Is--Taiwan your--hometown?
M: Oh, now I understand. Yes, I was born and brought up in Taiwan.