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Definition of nonnative

nonnative

/ˌnɑːnˈneɪtɪv/
(UK: non-native)
non · na · tive
Plural:nonnatives
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nonnative Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not indigenous or originating in a particular place, environment, or ecosystem; introduced from elsewhere.

Example

"Conservationists are working to remove nonnative plants that threaten the local wetland ecosystem."

2

Speaking or learning a language other than the one acquired as a first language from birth.

Example

"The university offers specialized writing workshops tailored for nonnative speakers of English."

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• noun

1

A person, animal, or plant that did not originate in or does not naturally belong to a particular country, region, or habitat.

Example

"As a nonnative of the city, she relied heavily on public transit maps during her first month."

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• Rhymes for nonnative

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonnative. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonnative
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