What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “nonnative”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “nonnative”

The antonyms of nonnative are native and indigenous. The antonyms native and indigenous refer to something or someone that is originally from a particular place or region.

Explore all Antonyms of “nonnative”

• native
• indigenous

Definitions and Examples of native, indigenous

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

native

Belonging to a particular place or region by birth or origin.

Example

The redwood trees are native to California.

indigenous

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place or region; native.

Example

The Maori people are the indigenous inhabitants of New Zealand.

Key Differences: native vs indigenous

• 1. Native refers to something or someone that belongs to a particular place or region by birth or origin.
• 2. Indigenous refers to something or someone that is native or originating naturally in a particular place or region.

Effective Usage of native, indigenous

• 1. Geography: Use native and indigenous to describe flora, fauna, and people that are originally from a particular place or region.
• 2. Culture: Incorporate these antonyms in discussions about cultural heritage and traditions.
• 3. Language: Use these antonyms to describe speakers of a language who are either native or non-native.

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Remember this!

The antonyms native and indigenous refer to something or someone that is originally from a particular place or region. Use these words to describe flora, fauna, and people, discuss cultural heritage and traditions, and describe speakers of a language who are either native or non-native.