as in foreign
being, relating to, or characteristic of a country other than one's own
nonnative customs that made the recent immigrants stand out in their new country
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as in stranger
a person who is not native to or known to a community
the problems encountered by a nonnative after moving into a close-knit community
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Recent Examples of nonnative
Wesley Bruer, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Some states began killing the nonnative swans over the animal welfare groups’ objections.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Four nonnative tick species have been identified in the state in recent years.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The eel, along with other invasive species, are gaining more of a foothold in the southeastern United States, causing concern among resource and wildlife managers, along with state and local agencies tasked with minimizing adverse effects of nonnative plants and animals.
—Wesley Bruer, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Some states began killing the nonnative swans over the animal welfare groups’ objections.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Four nonnative tick species have been identified in the state in recent years.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonnative
Adjective
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Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of the country’s National Security Council, was among foreign dignitaries at the Pyongyang parade.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Even in an era when foreign footballers in England could be counted on one hand, Trautmann was an exceptional case.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Cadogan’s observation—that more people are asking strangers to help pay for staples—marks a sobering turn for a platform historically associated with medical bills, disaster relief, and community projects.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Members of the team’s young hitting core hit frustrating roadblocks, and what was supposed to be a special season ended with a stranger, more uncertain vibe.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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The secret sauce is Shijaku’s vision, which conjures the sort of Italy foreigners dream of — in terms of elegance, decor and inviting charm.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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In the years leading up to Ruiz’s arrest, Alabama had established itself as a particularly unwelcoming place for foreigners.—
Amy Yurkanin,
ProPublica,
9 Oct. 2025
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That improvisation made its way into the film’s killer final sequence, as how the alien was set to die had yet to be determined.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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Definitely the Messianic alien.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Nonnative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonnative. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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