as in foreigners
a person who is not native to or known to a community
the problems encountered by a nonnative after moving into a close-knit community
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Noun
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The secret sauce is Shijaku’s vision, which conjures the sort of Italy foreigners dream of — in terms of elegance, decor and inviting charm.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025 -
In the years leading up to Ruiz’s arrest, Alabama had established itself as a particularly unwelcoming place for foreigners.—
Amy Yurkanin,
ProPublica,
9 Oct. 2025
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But what began as personal updates for friends and family soon grew into something larger, as strangers connected with her honesty.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Cadogan’s observation—that more people are asking strangers to help pay for staples—marks a sobering turn for a platform historically associated with medical bills, disaster relief, and community projects.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Nonnatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonnatives. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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