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nonnative

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of nonnative

being, relating to, or characteristic of a country other than one's own
  • classes for nonnative speakers
Synonyms of nonnative

alien, foreign
Words Related to nonnative

imported, introduced, naturalized, transplanted

external, international, multicultural, multilateral, multinational

foreign-born, nonindigenous

distant, far-off, overseas, remote

bizarre, exotic, outlandish, strange
Near Antonyms of nonnative

endemic, local

aboriginal, indigenous
Antonyms of nonnative

domestic, native

nonnative

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of nonnative

a person who is not native to or known to a community
  • markets that cater to nonnatives
Synonyms of nonnative

foreigner, outlander, outsider, stranger
Words Related to nonnative

alien, nonresident

outcast, pariah

drifter, transient, wanderer
Near Antonyms of nonnative

buddy, chum, comrade, confidant, crony, familiar, friend, intimate, pal

acquaintance, associate, cohort, colleague, companion, fellow, hearty, hobnobber, mate, partner, peer

citizen, habitant, inhabitant, resident
Antonyms of nonnative

native

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