Non-Native

Synonyms of non-native

• alien
• foreign
• exotic

Antonyms of non-native

• indigenous
• native
• local

Collocations of non-native

language

Frequency: 80 %

As a non-native speaker, she struggled with the English language.

speaker

Frequency: 75 %

He is a non-native speaker of French, but he speaks fluently.

culture

Frequency: 70 %

Living in a new country, she had to adapt to a different culture as a non-native resident.

accent

Frequency: 65 %

Her non-native accent was noticeable when she spoke Spanish.

country

Frequency: 60 %

As a non-native of Japan, she had to learn the customs of the country.

Idiomatic Expressions for non-native

• Phrase: Non-native species
  Meaning: A species that is not originally from a particular area
  Usage: The introduction of non-native species can have negative effects on the local ecosystem.