non-native

Definitions

Not belonging to or originating in the place where it is currently found.

A person who does not speak a particular language as their first or native language.

Examples

The teacher provided extra support to the non-native speakers in the classroom.

Learning a language as a non-native can be challenging but highly rewarding.

Synonyms

foreign alien exotic imported immigrant introduced external

Antonyms

native indigenous local endemic aboriginal homegrown autochthonous