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What is the antonym for word native?

The antonym for "native" depends on the context. Here are some possibilities:

If "native" refers to place of origin:

* Foreign: This is the most general antonym.

* Exotic: This implies something from a distant or unusual place.

* Alien: This implies something that is not from the same place and is unfamiliar.

* Imported: This specifically refers to something that was brought in from another place.

If "native" refers to natural growth or origin:

* Introduced: This refers to something that was brought in from another place and is now growing or living in a new environment.

* Cultivated: This refers to something that is grown or raised by humans.

* Artificial: This refers to something that is not naturally occurring but created by humans.

If "native" refers to someone who was born in a particular place:

* Immigrant: This refers to someone who has come to live permanently in a country that is not their native country.

* Foreigner: This refers to someone who is from a different country.

* Visitor: This refers to someone who is temporarily in a place that is not their native country.

To choose the best antonym, consider the specific meaning of "native" in the context you are using it in.

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