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Foreigner: meaning, definitions and examples

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foreigner

 

[ ˈfɒrɪnər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

living in a country that is not one's own

A foreigner is a person who is not a citizen of the country they are living in. They may come from a different country for various reasons such as work, study, or travel. Foreigners often face challenges adjusting to a new culture and language.

Synonyms

alien, immigrant, outsider

Examples of usage

  • The city has a large population of foreigners who come here to work.
  • As a foreigner, she had to learn the local customs and traditions.
Context #2 | Noun

someone from a different culture or background

In a broader sense, a foreigner can also refer to someone who is perceived as different due to their culture, beliefs, or background. This term is often used to describe individuals who stand out in a particular community.

Synonyms

foreign national, outsider, stranger

Examples of usage

  • She felt like a foreigner in the tight-knit neighborhood.
  • Being a foreigner in a new school can be challenging.

Translations

Translations of the word "foreigner" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estrangeiro

🇮🇳 विदेशी (videshi)

🇩🇪 Ausländer

🇮🇩 asing

🇺🇦 іноземець

🇵🇱 cudzoziemiec

🇯🇵 外国人 (gaikokujin)

🇫🇷 étranger

🇪🇸 extranjero

🇹🇷 yabancı

🇰🇷 외국인 (oegugin)

🇸🇦 أجنبي (ajnabi)

🇨🇿 cizinec

🇸🇰 cudzinec

🇨🇳 外国人 (wàiguó rén)

🇸🇮 tujec

🇮🇸 útlendingur

🇰🇿 шетелдік (sheteldik)

🇬🇪 უცხოელი (ucxoeli)

🇦🇿 xarici

🇲🇽 extranjero

Etymology

The word 'foreigner' originated from the Old French word 'forain', which meant 'outside' or 'foreign'. Over time, it evolved to refer to someone from a different country or culture. The concept of foreigners has existed throughout history as people traveled and settled in new lands, encountering diverse customs and languages.

See also: foreign.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,887, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.