allophyle

/æˈlɒfaɪl, ˈæləfɪl, ˈɒloʊfaɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or group that is not a member of the same ethnic or linguistic group as the speaker.

“The company’s efforts to reach the allophyle community were essential for its global success.”

2. noun

A person or group that is not a native speaker of the language being spoken.

“The teacher made an effort to adjust her language to accommodate the allophyle students in her class.”

Synonyms

  • non-native
  • outsider

Antonyms

  • insider
  • native