nonnative
Americanadjective
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of or relating to a language that is not the first language acquired by a person.
It is harder to communicate in your nonnative language.
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of or relating to a person communicating in a nonnative language.
a nonnative speaker of English.
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Biology. of or relating to a plant or animal that is not indigenous to a region.
The proliferation of nonnative plants is choking out the local flora.
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Digital Technology. of or relating to software that was not originally designed for the platform on which it is running.
nonnative user interfaces;
nonnative apps.
Etymology
Origin of nonnative
First recorded in 1850–60; non- ( def. ) + native ( def. )
Example Sentences
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"We hope this novel eDNA sampling tool we have designed will help increase efficiency in invasive species management, allowing for early detection and rapid removal of nonnative species," she said.
From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2024
Florida is home to over 500 nonnative species, with reptiles leading the way.
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
The nonnative reeds, called arundo, have grown into thickets more than 20 feet tall.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 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
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