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nonnative

[non-ney-tiv] / ˌnɒnˈneɪ tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
foreign
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alien different external offshore overseas unfamiliar
STRONG
strange
WEAK
barbarian borrowed distant exotic expatriate extralocal extraneous extrinsic far-off faraway from abroad immigrant imported nonresident not domestic not native outlandish outside transoceanic unaccustomed unknown
Antonyms
STRONGEST
indigenous
WEAK
characteristic domestic familiar known local national native

Example Sentences

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"Successful detection and monitoring programs for invasive wildlife hinge on rapid detection and accurate identification of nonnative species," said Miller.

From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2024

More than 50 nonnative reptile species are now established across the state, with many posing severe threats to agriculture, native ecosystems, public safety and the state's economy.

From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2024

Their woes have also been compounded by disease and predation by nonnative trout.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2024

Others blame the nonnative trees for lifting sidewalks and clogging sewer lines with their roots, or are willing to sacrifice the trees to break ground on a project they believe will bring economic vitality.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2024

There was one class for nonnative speakers, and all the rest of the periods were for fluent speakers.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez