non-native (EN)

adjective, noun

adjective “non-native”

1. not speaking a language from birth
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   Despite her fluency, you could tell she was a non-native English speaker by her slight accent.
2. not originally from a specific place, referring to animals and plants
   The dandelions in my backyard are non-native plants that originally came from Europe.

noun “non-native”

1. someone who does not speak a language from birth
   Maria is a non-native, but she communicates very effectively.
2. someone who is not originally from a certain place
   Sergey, being a non-native, was excited to learn about the local traditions.