Foreign: meaning, definitions and examples

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foreign

[ ˈfɔːrɪn ]

^{Context #1}

business

Belonging to, situated in, or derived from another country.

Synonyms

external, international, overseas

Examples of usage

The company has many foreign investors.
She speaks three foreign languages fluently.

^{Context #2}

politics

A foreign country or region.

Synonyms

abroad, external, overseas

Examples of usage

The government has strong ties with foreign nations.
He traveled to many foreigns during his diplomatic mission.

Translations

Translations of the word "foreign" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estrangeiro

🇮🇳 विदेशी (videshi)

🇩🇪 fremd

🇮🇩 asing

🇺🇦 іноземний

🇵🇱 zagraniczny

🇯🇵 外国の (gaikoku no)

🇫🇷 étranger

🇪🇸 extranjero

🇹🇷 yabancı

🇰🇷 외국의 (oegug-ui)

🇸🇦 أجنبي ('ajnabi)

🇨🇿 cizí

🇸🇰 zahraničný

🇨🇳 外国的 (wàiguó de)

🇸🇮 tuj

🇮🇸 útlendur

🇰🇿 шетелдік (sheteldik)

🇬🇪 უცხო (utskho)

🇦🇿 xarici

🇲🇽 extranjero

Word origin

The word 'foreign' originated from the Middle English word 'forein', which came from the Old French 'forain', ultimately from the Latin 'foris' meaning 'outside'. The concept of 'foreign' has been present throughout history, as societies interacted with each other and encountered people from different lands.