Definitions and Examples of non-native, foreign, imported
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
non-native
Not originating or belonging to a particular place or environment.
Example
The non-native species of plants were introduced to the area by humans.
Belonging to or coming from another country or culture.
Example
The foreign language was difficult for the students to understand.
Brought in from another place or country.
Example
The store sells imported goods from around the world.
Key Differences: non-native vs foreign vs imported
- 1Non-native refers to something that is not originally from a particular place or environment.
- 2Foreign refers to something that is from another country or culture.
- 3Imported refers to something that is brought in from another place or country.
Effective Usage of non-native, foreign, imported
- 1Travel: Use these antonyms to describe things that are not native to a particular place when traveling.
- 2Ecology: Use these antonyms to describe non-native species of plants or animals in an ecological context.
- 3Business: Use these antonyms to describe imported goods in a business context.
Remember this!
The antonyms of endemic are non-native, foreign, and imported. These words describe things that are not native or indigenous to a particular place. Use these antonyms to describe non-native species of plants or animals in an ecological context, when traveling, or to describe imported goods in a business context.