Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
non-native
adjective
/nɒnˈneɪtɪv/
Definition
Not originating from the place where it is found or not born in a particular region.
Examples
A non-native speaker of English may struggle with pronunciation.
The introduction of non-native plants can disrupt local ecosystems.
As a non-native English speaker, she found it challenging to express her thoughts fluently.
Meaning
An individual or species that does not naturally occur in a specific environment or region, often referring to language speakers who learned a language other than their mother tongue.
Synonyms
Foreign
Non-indigenous
Introduced
