What does "non-native speaker" mean?

Someone who has another native tongue than the language being used.

What is a synonym for "non-native speaker"?

Common synonyms include: non-native, second-language speaker.

Non-native speaker

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
Someone who has another native tongue than the language being used.
"Although double modality is outside the scope of Standard English and is not addressed in the school syllabus, it is a widespread phenomenon which non-native speakers of English might find confusing and should at least be aware of."

Synonyms

All synonyms

non-native second-language speaker

Antonyms

All antonyms

english first-language speaker first-language speaker native speaker

Example

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"Although double modality is outside the scope of Standard English and is not addressed in the school syllabus, it is a widespread phenomenon which non-native speakers of English might find confusing and should at least be aware of."

Etymology

From non-native + speaker or non- + native speaker.

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