FOREIGNER Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

foreigner

noun

ˈfȯr-ə-nər

Definition of foreigner

as in stranger

a person who is not native to or known to a community I can tell by your accent you're a foreigner in these parts

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Recent Examples of foreigner In major urban centers, persistent joblessness has fueled a resurgence of anti-migrant rhetoric and vigilante violence targeting foreigners from neighboring African states, who are frequently accused of taking jobs and overloading local services. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The project, titled Gaijin, Japanese for foreigner or outsider, comes from Shōgun co-executive producer Shannon Goss. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026 Nassief said that after Hurricane Maria barreled through Dominica in September 2017, passports to foreigners surged. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2026 Currently, foreigners can obtain citizenship in one of the countries by making a qualified investment in its economy, such as buying real estate or contributing to a government fund. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for foreigner

Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreigner

stranger

Noun

What strikes him is that the app users aren't always strangers lurking in the dark corners of the web.

— Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, Nolan’s father, Elmore Wonsley said his grieving family has also received online attacks — including a sudden barrage of negative reviews against his wife, a nurse practitioner, and vitriol from strangers.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026