nonnative

[US]/ˈnɒnˌnætɪv/
[UK]/ˈnoʊn.ˈnæt̬.ɪv/

Translation

adj.Not native or indigenous to a particular place, language, or culture.
n.A person who is not native to a particular place.

Phrases & Collocations

nonnative speaker

nonnative accent

nonnative language

acquire a nonnative language

nonnative proficiency

nonnative English speaker

learning as a nonnative

nonnative grammar rules

nonnative pronunciation

overcome nonnative challenges

Example Sentences

She's a nonnative speaker of English.

Learning a new language can be challenging for nonnative speakers.

His accent betrays his nonnative status.

Despite being a nonnative, she writes beautifully in English.

He's fluent in several languages, even though he's a nonnative speaker of his first language.

Nonnative accents can be charming and add character to speech.

Many nonnative students struggle with pronunciation.

It's important to be patient when communicating with nonnative speakers.

She's a nonnative, but she speaks English very well.

The nonnative speaker was able to communicate her ideas effectively.

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