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nonnative

/ˈnɒnˈneɪtɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does nonnative mean?

adjective

Not native to a particular place or region; not indigenous.

Example

"The nonnative species of fish was introduced to the lake and quickly became a popular catch."

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