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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Adjective
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Another reason for the growth in the immigration population could be attributed to more foreign businesses setting up shop in the region.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2025 -
Cubans and Venezuelans, in particular, might sue due to the absence of waivers, arguing that their foreign relatives are suffering the consequences of the ban, said David Weinstein, a former Miami-Dade state and federal prosecutor.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Even brief conversations with strangers can significantly boost happiness.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The thought of performing in a revealing outfit, not just in front of strangers but also her family and friends who had come to see her debut, left her feeling terrified.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Golden visa programs offer foreigners a fast-track route to residency and sometimes even second citizenship in countries such as Portugal, Greece, Italy, and Malta.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2025
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The law, invoked during the War of 1812 and World Wars I and II, requires a president to declare the United States is at war, giving him extraordinary powers to detain or remove foreigners who otherwise would have protections under immigration or criminal laws.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Twin Cities,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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With each passing episode, Adair seems more like an alien doing her best Below Deck cast member imitation.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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The psychiatrist had advised her not to specifically describe the aliens.—
Elif Batuman,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Nonnative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonnative. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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