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Definition of non-native speaker - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
linguisticsperson speaking a language not their first
- She is a non-native speaker of English.
- Many non-native speakers attend the language school.
- The conference had sessions for non-native speakers.
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Expressions with non
unwelcome person in a social setting
She was persona non grata at the party after the argument.
essential thing needed for something to happen
Trust is the sine qua non of a good relationship.
not making someone feel full or satisfied
This salad is non-filling, so I am still hungry.
not related to Europe or its people
The cuisine is non-European, featuring dishes from Asia and Africa.
fabric or clothing that does not need ironing
I always buy non-iron for my work shirts.
not originally spoken in a particular place
She speaks with a non-native accent.
person who does not write computer code
The software is easy for a non-programmer to use.
not processed to mix parts evenly throughout
I prefer non-homogenised milk for my coffee.
not having many factories or advanced manufacturing
Many non-industrialised nations rely on farming.
not causing fear or harm
The dog was friendly and non-threatening.
not changed or corrected from the original state
The non-adjusted figures may not reflect inflation.
not operating by itself without human control
The non-automatic coffee machine requires manual intervention to start.
person who does not have heroic qualities
The story focuses on a non-hero who avoids danger.
not generating profit, focusing on other goals
The non-profit-making organization helps local communities.
not paid a fixed regular amount for work
Many non-salaried workers are paid by the hour.
not related to or involved in slavery
The non-slave states were part of the Union.
relating to cultures or places outside Europe and North America
She studies non-western art at university.
not fully comprehensive
This is a non exhaustive review of the topic.
statement not logically following the previous one
His comment about cats was a non sequitur in the debate.
having no obligation to follow
They entered a non-binding arrangement to share resources.
not adhering to Catholic beliefs or practices
She attended a non-Catholic service on Sunday.
orientation toward activities not intended to earn profit
Their non-commercialism kept the project free for everyone.
absence of commitment to a task or duty
His non-engagement in the project led to delays.
not meant to be used up, thrown away, or sacrificed
These tools are non-expendable assets and must be carefully maintained.
Expressions with native
adopt the lifestyle and ways of local people
After a year abroad, he started to go native.
first language learned by a person
Her native language is Spanish, but she also speaks English fluently.
person who learned a language from birth
She is a native speaker of Spanish.
person born in Australia
She is a native Australian, born in Sydney.
speaking a language as a first language
She is a native-speaking English teacher.
not originally spoken in a particular place
She speaks with a non-native accent.
people whose ancestors lived in an area before outside settlers arrived
The native population resisted new laws imposed by the colonial government.
area of indigenous shrubs and small trees
We hiked through the native bush to see the wildlife.
country where you were born or raised
She always dreamed of returning to her native land.
the country where a person was born
He longed to return to his native soil after years abroad.
man born in a specified place
He is a native son of New York.
language learned from childhood or tied to cultural identity
English is my native tongue.
born in a place, not from somewhere else
She is a native-born citizen of this country.
person who grew up using digital technology from a young age
Many digital native students prefer online learning.
plant species originally growing in a specific region without human introduction
This garden is designed to feature at least one native plant from each habitat.
red fruit with many juicy seeds from a local tree
We picked native pomegranate for the dessert.
species naturally found in a specific area
The park is home to many native species.
ads matching the style and function of their platform
The native advertising on the website looked just like regular articles.
cat-like marsupials found in Australia and Tasmania
Native cats are often seen in the forests of Tasmania.
built to leverage cloud services and infrastructure
Cloud-native solutions often use microservices architecture.
australian plant resembling Fuchsia, Epacris longiflora
We spotted native fuchsia, known as Epacris longiflora, on our hike.
operating state where a device or program uses its own original design
The emulator runs faster when the processor switches back to native mode.
natural intelligence or cleverness someone is born with
She solved the puzzle with her native wit.
traditional practices of a particular group or culture
The festival showcases native customs of the indigenous people.
Expressions with speaker
invited person who speaks at an event
The guest speaker at the conference discussed climate change.
person who learned a language from birth
She is a native speaker of Spanish.
person who gives speeches to an audience
The public speaker captivated the audience with his stories.
person delivering the main speech at an event
The keynote speaker captivated the audience with her insights.
person formally asked to give a talk at an event
The invited speaker discussed climate policy during the afternoon session.
person who gives a talk after a formal meal
The after-dinner speaker made everyone laugh with his stories.
presiding officer of a legislative house
The house speaker called the session to order.
non-expert who speaks on a subject
As a lay speaker, she shared her personal experiences with the audience.
speaker used in an intercom system
He adjusted the intercom speaker to hear the message clearly.
student delivering farewell speech at graduation
The valedictory speaker thanked the teachers and classmates.
sound device fixed inside equipment or structure, not a separate unit
The laptop’s built-in speaker was loud enough for the small meeting.
person who gives the opening speech at graduation
The salutatory speaker welcomed everyone to the graduation ceremony.
wireless speaker with voice control and smart home functions
The smart speaker turned on the lights when I asked.
arrangement of speakers for surround sound
The movie was enhanced by the speaker system.
small device worn on the ear to hear sounds from electronic devices
She adjusted the ear speaker to listen to the podcast.
technology used to identify who is speaking
Speaker identification technology is improving rapidly.
technology that determines a person's identity by analyzing their voice features
The security system uses speaker recognition to grant access to authorized staff only.
designed to work only with one person's voice
This software is speaker-dependent and needs your voice sample.
person giving political speeches to gain support
The stump speaker addressed the crowd with passion.
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- French:locuteur non natif, ...
- German:Nicht-Muttersprachler, ...
- Italian:parlante non nativo, ...
- Spanish:hablante no nativa, ...
- Portuguese:falante não nativo, ...
- Chinese:非母语者, ...
- Japanese:非ネイティブスピーカー, ...
- Arabic:مُتَحَدِّث غَيْر أَصْلِي, ...
- Hebrew:דּוֹבֵר לֹא שְׂפַת אֵם, ...
- Russian:не носитель языка, ...
- Ukrainian:нерідний мовець, ...
- Hindi:गैर-देशज वक्ता, ...
- Bengali:অমাতৃভাষী বক্তা, ...
- Catalan:parlant no nadiu, ...
- Czech:nerodilý mluvčí, ...
- Danish:andetsprogstalende, ...
- Dutch:niet-moedertaalspreker, ...
- Greek:μη μητρικός ομιλητής, ...
- Hungarian:nem anyanyelvi beszélő, ...
- Khmer:អ្នកនិយាយភាសាដែលមិនមែនជាភាសាកំណើត, ...
- Korean:비원어민, ...
- Persian:غیربومیزبان, ...
- Polish:osoba mówiąca w języku obcym, ...
- Portuguese (BR):falante não nativo, ...
- Romanian:vorbitor non-nativ, ...
- Swedish:icke-modersmålstalare, ...
- Thai:ผู้พูดที่ไม่ใช่เจ้าของภาษา, ...
- Turkish:ana dili olmayan konuşmacı, ...
- Vietnamese:người không phải bản ngữ, ...
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