nonnative
/nɑnˈneɪtɪv/
adjective
- Not originally from or belonging to a particular place; not native.
- Many nonnative species can disrupt local ecosystems.
- She is a nonnative speaker of English, but her vocabulary is impressive.
- The nonnative plants in the garden require extra care during winter.
Antonyms
noun
- A person or thing that is not native to a particular place.
- The aquarium introduced a nonnative fish that quickly became invasive.
- As a nonnative, he often asks locals for advice on customs.
- The park has rules about removing nonnatives to protect native wildlife.